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Add 10/24 and 50/15

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 3 5/15

10/24 + 50/15 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/120 + 400/120 = 50 + 400/120 = 450/120
  5. 450/120 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 10/24 + 50/15 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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