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Add 24/3 and 84/50

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 34/50

24/3 + 84/50 is 242/25.

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,
    84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/150 + 252/150 = 1200 + 252/150 = 1452/150
  5. 1452/150 simplified gives 242/25
  6. So, 24/3 + 84/50 = 242/25
    In mixed form: 917/25

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