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Add 4/24 and 3/50

4/24 + 3/50 is 17/75.

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,
    4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    3/50 = 3 × 12/50 × 12 = 36/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/600 + 36/600 = 100 + 36/600 = 136/600
  5. 136/600 simplified gives 17/75
  6. So, 4/24 + 3/50 = 17/75

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