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Add 14/24 and 20/50

14/24 + 20/50 is 59/60.

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,
    20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/600 + 240/600 = 350 + 240/600 = 590/600
  5. 590/600 simplified gives 59/60
  6. So, 14/24 + 20/50 = 59/60

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