Add 24/12 and 9/50, Solve 2 0/12 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 9/50

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 9/50

24/12 + 9/50 is 109/50.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 54/300 = 600 + 54/300 = 654/300
654/300 simplified gives 109/50
So, 24/12 + 9/50 = 109/50
In mixed form: 29/50

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