Add 6/7 and 24/50
6/7 + 24/50 is 234/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
6/7 = 6 × 50/7 × 50 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 168/350 = 300 + 168/350 = 468/350 - 468/350 simplified gives 234/175
- So, 6/7 + 24/50 = 234/175
In mixed form: 159/175
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