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Add 3/24 and 12/50

3/24 + 12/50 is 73/200.

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,
    3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    12/50 = 12 × 12/50 × 12 = 144/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/600 + 144/600 = 75 + 144/600 = 219/600
  5. 219/600 simplified gives 73/200
  6. So, 3/24 + 12/50 = 73/200

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