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Add 27/50 and 20/24

27/50 + 20/24 is 103/75.

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,
    27/50 = 27 × 12/50 × 12 = 324/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/600 + 500/600 = 324 + 500/600 = 824/600
  5. 824/600 simplified gives 103/75
  6. So, 27/50 + 20/24 = 103/75
    In mixed form: 128/75

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