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Add 30/72 and 24/50

30/72 + 24/50 is 269/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    24/50 = 24 × 36/50 × 36 = 864/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1800 + 864/1800 = 750 + 864/1800 = 1614/1800
  5. 1614/1800 simplified gives 269/300
  6. So, 30/72 + 24/50 = 269/300

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