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Add 24/16 and 42/50

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 42/50

24/16 + 42/50 is 117/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    24/16 = 24 × 25/16 × 25 = 600/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/400 + 336/400 = 600 + 336/400 = 936/400
  5. 936/400 simplified gives 117/50
  6. So, 24/16 + 42/50 = 117/50
    In mixed form: 217/50

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