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Add 24/28 and 18/50

24/28 + 18/50 is 213/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    18/50 = 18 × 14/50 × 14 = 252/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/700 + 252/700 = 600 + 252/700 = 852/700
  5. 852/700 simplified gives 213/175
  6. So, 24/28 + 18/50 = 213/175
    In mixed form: 138/175

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