Add 7/50 and 20/24
7/50 + 20/24 is 73/75.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 12/50 × 12 = 84/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600 - Add the two like fractions:
84/600 + 500/600 = 84 + 500/600 = 584/600 - 584/600 simplified gives 73/75
- So, 7/50 + 20/24 = 73/75
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