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Add 10/24 and 50/75

10/24 + 50/75 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/600 + 400/600 = 250 + 400/600 = 650/600
  5. 650/600 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 10/24 + 50/75 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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