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Add 14/24 and 12/50

14/24 + 12/50 is 247/300.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    12/50 = 12 × 12/50 × 12 = 144/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/600 + 144/600 = 350 + 144/600 = 494/600
  5. 494/600 simplified gives 247/300
  6. So, 14/24 + 12/50 = 247/300

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