Add 81/30 and 50/24
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 2 2/24
81/30 + 50/24 is 287/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
81/30 = 81 × 4/30 × 4 = 324/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Add the two like fractions:
324/120 + 250/120 = 324 + 250/120 = 574/120 - 574/120 simplified gives 287/60
- So, 81/30 + 50/24 = 287/60
In mixed form: 447/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 81/60+50/24 81/30+50/48 81/90+50/24 81/30+50/72