Add 6/24 and 50/72
6/24 + 50/72 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 50/72 = 18 + 50/72 = 68/72 - 68/72 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 6/24 + 50/72 = 17/18
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