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Add 12/24 and 50/9

1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 5 5/9

12/24 + 50/9 is 109/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/72 + 400/72 = 36 + 400/72 = 436/72
  5. 436/72 simplified gives 109/18
  6. So, 12/24 + 50/9 = 109/18
    In mixed form: 61/18

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