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Add 3/24 and 45/50

3/24 + 45/50 is 41/40.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 12/50 × 12 = 540/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/600 + 540/600 = 75 + 540/600 = 615/600
  5. 615/600 simplified gives 41/40
  6. So, 3/24 + 45/50 = 41/40
    In mixed form: 11/40

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