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Add 90/24 and 14/50

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 14/50

90/24 + 14/50 is 403/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 50 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    14/50 = 14 × 12/50 × 12 = 168/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/600 + 168/600 = 2250 + 168/600 = 2418/600
  5. 2418/600 simplified gives 403/100
  6. So, 90/24 + 14/50 = 403/100
    In mixed form: 43/100

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