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Add 5/50 and 24/96

5/50 + 24/96 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    5/50 = 5 × 48/50 × 48 = 240/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    24/96 = 24 × 25/96 × 25 = 600/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/2400 + 600/2400 = 240 + 600/2400 = 840/2400
  5. 840/2400 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 5/50 + 24/96 = 7/20

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