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Add 24/3 and 63/50

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 13/50

24/3 + 63/50 is 463/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    24/3 = 24 × 50/3 × 50 = 1200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/150 + 189/150 = 1200 + 189/150 = 1389/150
  5. 1389/150 simplified gives 463/50
  6. So, 24/3 + 63/50 = 463/50
    In mixed form: 913/50

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