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Add 30/24 and 9/50

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 9/50

30/24 + 9/50 is 143/100.

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,
    30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    9/50 = 9 × 12/50 × 12 = 108/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/600 + 108/600 = 750 + 108/600 = 858/600
  5. 858/600 simplified gives 143/100
  6. So, 30/24 + 9/50 = 143/100
    In mixed form: 143/100

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