Add 6/24 and 16/50
6/24 + 16/50 is 57/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
16/50 = 16 × 12/50 × 12 = 192/600 - Add the two like fractions:
150/600 + 192/600 = 150 + 192/600 = 342/600 - 342/600 simplified gives 57/100
- So, 6/24 + 16/50 = 57/100
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