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Add 24/50 and 50/6

1st number: 24/50, 2nd number: 8 2/6

24/50 + 50/6 is 661/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/150 + 1250/150 = 72 + 1250/150 = 1322/150
  5. 1322/150 simplified gives 661/75
  6. So, 24/50 + 50/6 = 661/75
    In mixed form: 861/75

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