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Add 1/24 and 10/50

1/24 + 10/50 is 29/120.

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,
    1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    10/50 = 10 × 12/50 × 12 = 120/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/600 + 120/600 = 25 + 120/600 = 145/600
  5. 145/600 simplified gives 29/120
  6. So, 1/24 + 10/50 = 29/120

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