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Add 24/50 and 60/21

1st number: 24/50, 2nd number: 2 18/21

24/50 + 60/21 is 584/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    24/50 = 24 × 21/50 × 21 = 504/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    60/21 = 60 × 50/21 × 50 = 3000/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/1050 + 3000/1050 = 504 + 3000/1050 = 3504/1050
  5. 3504/1050 simplified gives 584/175
  6. So, 24/50 + 60/21 = 584/175
    In mixed form: 359/175

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