Add 50/80 and 18/24
50/80 + 18/24 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 180/240 = 150 + 180/240 = 330/240 - 330/240 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 50/80 + 18/24 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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