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Add 35/24 and 20/50

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 20/50

35/24 + 20/50 is 223/120.

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,
    35/24 = 35 × 25/24 × 25 = 875/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/600 + 240/600 = 875 + 240/600 = 1115/600
  5. 1115/600 simplified gives 223/120
  6. So, 35/24 + 20/50 = 223/120
    In mixed form: 1103/120

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