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Add 21/64 and 50/24

1st number: 21/64, 2nd number: 2 2/24

21/64 + 50/24 is 463/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 24 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    50/24 = 50 × 8/24 × 8 = 400/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/192 + 400/192 = 63 + 400/192 = 463/192
  5. So, 21/64 + 50/24 = 463/192
    In mixed form: 279/192

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