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Add 24/75 and 50/6

1st number: 24/75, 2nd number: 8 2/6

24/75 + 50/6 is 649/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/150 + 1250/150 = 48 + 1250/150 = 1298/150
  5. 1298/150 simplified gives 649/75
  6. So, 24/75 + 50/6 = 649/75
    In mixed form: 849/75

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