Add 50/30 and 14/24
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 14/24
50/30 + 14/24 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 70/120 = 200 + 70/120 = 270/120 - 270/120 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 50/30 + 14/24 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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