Add 75/24 and 2/50
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/50
75/24 + 2/50 is 633/200.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 25/24 × 25 = 1875/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/600 + 24/600 = 1875 + 24/600 = 1899/600 - 1899/600 simplified gives 633/200
- So, 75/24 + 2/50 = 633/200
In mixed form: 333/200
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