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Add 24/12 and 30/50

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 30/50

24/12 + 30/50 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 180/300 = 600 + 180/300 = 780/300
  5. 780/300 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 24/12 + 30/50 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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