Add 75/10 and 50/24
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 2 2/24
75/10 + 50/24 is 115/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
75/10 = 75 × 12/10 × 12 = 900/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Add the two like fractions:
900/120 + 250/120 = 900 + 250/120 = 1150/120 - 1150/120 simplified gives 115/12
- So, 75/10 + 50/24 = 115/12
In mixed form: 97/12
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