Add 50/5 and 90/24
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3 18/24
50/5 + 90/24 is 55/4.
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,
90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/120 + 450/120 = 1200 + 450/120 = 1650/120 - 1650/120 simplified gives 55/4
- So, 50/5 + 90/24 = 55/4
In mixed form: 133/4
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