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Add 36/24 and 5/50

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 5/50

36/24 + 5/50 is 8/5.

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,
    36/24 = 36 × 25/24 × 25 = 900/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    5/50 = 5 × 12/50 × 12 = 60/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/600 + 60/600 = 900 + 60/600 = 960/600
  5. 960/600 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 36/24 + 5/50 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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