Add 50/24 and 7/32
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 7/32
50/24 + 7/32 is 221/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Add the two like fractions:
200/96 + 21/96 = 200 + 21/96 = 221/96 - So, 50/24 + 7/32 = 221/96
In mixed form: 229/96
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