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Add 25/2 and 5/24

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 5/24

25/2 + 5/24 is 305/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   25/2 = 25 × 12/2 × 12 = 300/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/24 + 5/24 = 300 + 5/24 = 305/24
5. So, 25/2 + 5/24 = 305/24
   In mixed form: 1217/24

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