Add 8/24 and 50/72
8/24 + 50/72 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 50/72 = 24 + 50/72 = 74/72 - 74/72 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 8/24 + 50/72 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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