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Add 45/50 and 10/24

45/50 + 10/24 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    45/50 = 45 × 12/50 × 12 = 540/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/600 + 250/600 = 540 + 250/600 = 790/600
  5. 790/600 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 45/50 + 10/24 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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