Add 50/24 and 80/45
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 1 35/45
50/24 + 80/45 is 139/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360 - Add the two like fractions:
750/360 + 640/360 = 750 + 640/360 = 1390/360 - 1390/360 simplified gives 139/36
- So, 50/24 + 80/45 = 139/36
In mixed form: 331/36
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