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Add 15/24 and 1/50

15/24 + 1/50 is 129/200.

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,
    15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/600 + 12/600 = 375 + 12/600 = 387/600
  5. 387/600 simplified gives 129/200
  6. So, 15/24 + 1/50 = 129/200

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