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Add 15/50 and 24/84

15/50 + 24/84 is 41/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    15/50 = 15 × 42/50 × 42 = 630/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/2100 + 600/2100 = 630 + 600/2100 = 1230/2100
  5. 1230/2100 simplified gives 41/70
  6. So, 15/50 + 24/84 = 41/70

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