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Add 24/72 and 27/50

24/72 + 27/50 is 131/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    27/50 = 27 × 36/50 × 36 = 972/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1800 + 972/1800 = 600 + 972/1800 = 1572/1800
  5. 1572/1800 simplified gives 131/150
  6. So, 24/72 + 27/50 = 131/150

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