Add 50/7 and 20/24
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 20/24
50/7 + 20/24 is 335/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
50/7 = 50 × 24/7 × 24 = 1200/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/168 + 140/168 = 1200 + 140/168 = 1340/168 - 1340/168 simplified gives 335/42
- So, 50/7 + 20/24 = 335/42
In mixed form: 741/42
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