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Add 24/10 and 50/6

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 8 2/6

24/10 + 50/6 is 161/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/30 + 250/30 = 72 + 250/30 = 322/30
  5. 322/30 simplified gives 161/15
  6. So, 24/10 + 50/6 = 161/15
    In mixed form: 1011/15

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