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Add 15/50 and 9/24

15/50 + 9/24 is 27/40.

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,
    15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/600 + 225/600 = 180 + 225/600 = 405/600
  5. 405/600 simplified gives 27/40
  6. So, 15/50 + 9/24 = 27/40

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