Add 6/50 and 3/24
6/50 + 3/24 is 49/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
6/50 = 6 × 12/50 × 12 = 72/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600 - Add the two like fractions:
72/600 + 75/600 = 72 + 75/600 = 147/600 - 147/600 simplified gives 49/200
- So, 6/50 + 3/24 = 49/200
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