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Add 63/24 and 32/50

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 32/50

63/24 + 32/50 is 653/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    63/24 = 63 × 25/24 × 25 = 1575/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    32/50 = 32 × 12/50 × 12 = 384/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/600 + 384/600 = 1575 + 384/600 = 1959/600
  5. 1959/600 simplified gives 653/200
  6. So, 63/24 + 32/50 = 653/200
    In mixed form: 353/200

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