Add 24/50 and 28/6, Solve 24/50 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 24/50 and 28/6

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

24/50 + 28/6 is 386/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 700/150 = 72 + 700/150 = 772/150
772/150 simplified gives 386/75
So, 24/50 + 28/6 = 386/75
In mixed form: 511/75

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