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Add 24/36 and 7/50

24/36 + 7/50 is 121/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    7/50 = 7 × 18/50 × 18 = 126/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/900 + 126/900 = 600 + 126/900 = 726/900
  5. 726/900 simplified gives 121/150
  6. So, 24/36 + 7/50 = 121/150

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