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Add 50/15 and 6/24

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 6/24

50/15 + 6/24 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/120 + 30/120 = 400 + 30/120 = 430/120
  5. 430/120 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 50/15 + 6/24 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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