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Add 14/50 and 30/24

1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 1 6/24

14/50 + 30/24 is 153/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    14/50 = 14 × 12/50 × 12 = 168/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/600 + 750/600 = 168 + 750/600 = 918/600
  5. 918/600 simplified gives 153/100
  6. So, 14/50 + 30/24 = 153/100
    In mixed form: 153/100

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