Add 50/24 and 8/27
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 8/27
50/24 + 8/27 is 257/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
50/24 = 50 × 9/24 × 9 = 450/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Add the two like fractions:
450/216 + 64/216 = 450 + 64/216 = 514/216 - 514/216 simplified gives 257/108
- So, 50/24 + 8/27 = 257/108
In mixed form: 241/108
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