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Add 45/50 and 24/28

45/50 + 24/28 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    45/50 = 45 × 14/50 × 14 = 630/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/700 + 600/700 = 630 + 600/700 = 1230/700
  5. 1230/700 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 45/50 + 24/28 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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