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Add 24/21 and 50/32

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 18/32

24/21 + 50/32 is 303/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    24/21 = 24 × 32/21 × 32 = 768/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    50/32 = 50 × 21/32 × 21 = 1050/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/672 + 1050/672 = 768 + 1050/672 = 1818/672
  5. 1818/672 simplified gives 303/112
  6. So, 24/21 + 50/32 = 303/112
    In mixed form: 279/112

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