Add 24/6 and 48/50, Solve 4 0/6 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 48/50

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 48/50

24/6 + 48/50 is 124/25.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 144/150 = 600 + 144/150 = 744/150
744/150 simplified gives 124/25
So, 24/6 + 48/50 = 124/25
In mixed form: 424/25

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