Add 24/12 and 90/50, Solve 2 0/12 + 1 40/50 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 90/50

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

24/12 + 90/50 is 19/5.

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,
90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 540/300 = 600 + 540/300 = 1140/300
1140/300 simplified gives 19/5
So, 24/12 + 90/50 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5

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