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Add 24/7 and 63/50

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 1 13/50

24/7 + 63/50 is 1641/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    24/7 = 24 × 50/7 × 50 = 1200/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/350 + 441/350 = 1200 + 441/350 = 1641/350
  5. So, 24/7 + 63/50 = 1641/350
    In mixed form: 4241/350

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