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Add 24/12 and 60/50

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

24/12 + 60/50 is 16/5.

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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,
   60/50 = 60 × 6/50 × 6 = 360/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 360/300 = 600 + 360/300 = 960/300
5. 960/300 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 24/12 + 60/50 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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