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Add 49/24 and 30/50

1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 30/50

49/24 + 30/50 is 317/120.

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,
    49/24 = 49 × 25/24 × 25 = 1225/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    30/50 = 30 × 12/50 × 12 = 360/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/600 + 360/600 = 1225 + 360/600 = 1585/600
  5. 1585/600 simplified gives 317/120
  6. So, 49/24 + 30/50 = 317/120
    In mixed form: 277/120

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