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Add 24/50 and 21/30

24/50 + 21/30 is 59/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/150 + 105/150 = 72 + 105/150 = 177/150
  5. 177/150 simplified gives 59/50
  6. So, 24/50 + 21/30 = 59/50
    In mixed form: 19/50

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