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Add 42/24 and 2/50

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2/50

42/24 + 2/50 is 179/100.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/600 + 24/600 = 1050 + 24/600 = 1074/600
  5. 1074/600 simplified gives 179/100
  6. So, 42/24 + 2/50 = 179/100
    In mixed form: 179/100

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