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Add 5/24 and 50/30

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 20/30

5/24 + 50/30 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/120 + 200/120 = 25 + 200/120 = 225/120
  5. 225/120 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 5/24 + 50/30 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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