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Add 49/3 and 50/24

1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 2 2/24

49/3 + 50/24 is 221/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    49/3 = 49 × 8/3 × 8 = 392/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/24 + 50/24 = 392 + 50/24 = 442/24
  5. 442/24 simplified gives 221/12
  6. So, 49/3 + 50/24 = 221/12
    In mixed form: 185/12

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