Add 90/24 and 2/50
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2/50
90/24 + 2/50 is 379/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/600 + 24/600 = 2250 + 24/600 = 2274/600 - 2274/600 simplified gives 379/100
- So, 90/24 + 2/50 = 379/100
In mixed form: 379/100
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