Add 90/24 and 24/50
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 24/50
90/24 + 24/50 is 423/100.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 12/50 × 12 = 288/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/600 + 288/600 = 2250 + 288/600 = 2538/600 - 2538/600 simplified gives 423/100
- So, 90/24 + 24/50 = 423/100
In mixed form: 423/100
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