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Add 5/50 and 12/24

5/50 + 12/24 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    5/50 = 5 × 12/50 × 12 = 60/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/600 + 300/600 = 60 + 300/600 = 360/600
  5. 360/600 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 5/50 + 12/24 = 3/5

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