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Add 3/50 and 45/24

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 21/24

3/50 + 45/24 is 387/200.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 12/50 × 12 = 36/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/600 + 1125/600 = 36 + 1125/600 = 1161/600
  5. 1161/600 simplified gives 387/200
  6. So, 3/50 + 45/24 = 387/200
    In mixed form: 1187/200

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