Add 50/75 and 12/24
50/75 + 12/24 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600 - Add the two like fractions:
400/600 + 300/600 = 400 + 300/600 = 700/600 - 700/600 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 50/75 + 12/24 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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