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Add 12/15 and 24/50

12/15 + 24/50 is 32/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 72/150 = 120 + 72/150 = 192/150
  5. 192/150 simplified gives 32/25
  6. So, 12/15 + 24/50 = 32/25
    In mixed form: 17/25

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