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Add 48/24 and 7/50

1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 7/50

48/24 + 7/50 is 107/50.

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,
    48/24 = 48 × 25/24 × 25 = 1200/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    7/50 = 7 × 12/50 × 12 = 84/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/600 + 84/600 = 1200 + 84/600 = 1284/600
  5. 1284/600 simplified gives 107/50
  6. So, 48/24 + 7/50 = 107/50
    In mixed form: 27/50

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