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Add 24/56 and 50/90

24/56 + 50/90 is 62/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    24/56 = 24 × 45/56 × 45 = 1080/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    50/90 = 50 × 28/90 × 28 = 1400/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/2520 + 1400/2520 = 1080 + 1400/2520 = 2480/2520
  5. 2480/2520 simplified gives 62/63
  6. So, 24/56 + 50/90 = 62/63

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