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Add 32/25 and 50/24

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 2 2/24

32/25 + 50/24 is 1009/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    32/25 = 32 × 24/25 × 24 = 768/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/600 + 1250/600 = 768 + 1250/600 = 2018/600
  5. 2018/600 simplified gives 1009/300
  6. So, 32/25 + 50/24 = 1009/300
    In mixed form: 3109/300

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