Add 8/50 and 8/24
8/50 + 8/24 is 37/75.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 12/50 × 12 = 96/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Add the two like fractions:
96/600 + 200/600 = 96 + 200/600 = 296/600 - 296/600 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 8/50 + 8/24 = 37/75
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