Add 50/32 and 50/24
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2 2/24
50/32 + 50/24 is 175/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96 - Add the two like fractions:
150/96 + 200/96 = 150 + 200/96 = 350/96 - 350/96 simplified gives 175/48
- So, 50/32 + 50/24 = 175/48
In mixed form: 331/48
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