Add 7/24 and 15/50
7/24 + 15/50 is 71/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600 - Add the two like fractions:
175/600 + 180/600 = 175 + 180/600 = 355/600 - 355/600 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 7/24 + 15/50 = 71/120
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