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Add 45/24 and 63/50

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1 13/50

45/24 + 63/50 is 627/200.

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,
    45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    63/50 = 63 × 12/50 × 12 = 756/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/600 + 756/600 = 1125 + 756/600 = 1881/600
  5. 1881/600 simplified gives 627/200
  6. So, 45/24 + 63/50 = 627/200
    In mixed form: 327/200

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