Add 50/90 and 14/24
50/90 + 14/24 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 210/360 = 200 + 210/360 = 410/360 - 410/360 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 50/90 + 14/24 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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