Add 9/20 and 50/24
1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 2 2/24
9/20 + 50/24 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
9/20 = 9 × 6/20 × 6 = 54/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Add the two like fractions:
54/120 + 250/120 = 54 + 250/120 = 304/120 - 304/120 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 9/20 + 50/24 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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