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Add 5/50 and 24/32

5/50 + 24/32 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/800 + 600/800 = 80 + 600/800 = 680/800
  5. 680/800 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 5/50 + 24/32 = 17/20

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