Add 50/8 and 10/24
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 10/24
50/8 + 10/24 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24 - Add the two like fractions:
150/24 + 10/24 = 150 + 10/24 = 160/24 - 160/24 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 50/8 + 10/24 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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