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Add 24/96 and 1/50

24/96 + 1/50 is 27/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    24/96 = 24 × 25/96 × 25 = 600/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/2400 + 48/2400 = 600 + 48/2400 = 648/2400
  5. 648/2400 simplified gives 27/100
  6. So, 24/96 + 1/50 = 27/100

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