Add 50/5 and 9/24
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 9/24
50/5 + 9/24 is 83/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
50/5 = 50 × 24/5 × 24 = 1200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/120 + 45/120 = 1200 + 45/120 = 1245/120 - 1245/120 simplified gives 83/8
- So, 50/5 + 9/24 = 83/8
In mixed form: 103/8
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