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Add 24/50 and 21/36

24/50 + 21/36 is 319/300.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    24/50 = 24 × 18/50 × 18 = 432/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/900 + 525/900 = 432 + 525/900 = 957/900
  5. 957/900 simplified gives 319/300
  6. So, 24/50 + 21/36 = 319/300
    In mixed form: 119/300

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