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Add 24/32 and 30/50

24/32 + 30/50 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/800 + 480/800 = 600 + 480/800 = 1080/800
  5. 1080/800 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 24/32 + 30/50 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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