Add 81/50 and 5/24
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 5/24
81/50 + 5/24 is 1097/600.
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,
81/50 = 81 × 12/50 × 12 = 972/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600 - Add the two like fractions:
972/600 + 125/600 = 972 + 125/600 = 1097/600 - So, 81/50 + 5/24 = 1097/600
In mixed form: 1497/600
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