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Add 24/5 and 42/50

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 42/50

24/5 + 42/50 is 141/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
    24/5 = 24 × 10/5 × 10 = 240/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/50 + 42/50 = 240 + 42/50 = 282/50
  5. 282/50 simplified gives 141/25
  6. So, 24/5 + 42/50 = 141/25
    In mixed form: 516/25

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