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Add 1/50 and 36/24

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 12/24

1/50 + 36/24 is 38/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    36/24 = 36 × 25/24 × 25 = 900/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/600 + 900/600 = 12 + 900/600 = 912/600
  5. 912/600 simplified gives 38/25
  6. So, 1/50 + 36/24 = 38/25
    In mixed form: 113/25

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