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Add 24/12 and 7/50

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 7/50

24/12 + 7/50 is 107/50.

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,
    7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 42/300 = 600 + 42/300 = 642/300
  5. 642/300 simplified gives 107/50
  6. So, 24/12 + 7/50 = 107/50
    In mixed form: 27/50

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