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Add 25/24 and 15/50

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 15/50

25/24 + 15/50 is 161/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 50 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    25/24 = 25 × 25/24 × 25 = 625/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/600 + 180/600 = 625 + 180/600 = 805/600
  5. 805/600 simplified gives 161/120
  6. So, 25/24 + 15/50 = 161/120
    In mixed form: 141/120

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