Add 50/2 and 21/24, Solve 25 0/2 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 21/24

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/24

50/2 + 21/24 is 207/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
50/2 = 50 × 12/2 × 12 = 600/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24
Add the two like fractions:
600/24 + 21/24 = 600 + 21/24 = 621/24
621/24 simplified gives 207/8
So, 50/2 + 21/24 = 207/8
In mixed form: 257/8

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