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Add 25/50 and 15/24

25/50 + 15/24 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    25/50 = 25 × 12/50 × 12 = 300/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/600 + 375/600 = 300 + 375/600 = 675/600
  5. 675/600 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 25/50 + 15/24 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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