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Add 50/2 and 24/28

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 24/28

50/2 + 24/28 is 181/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    50/2 = 50 × 14/2 × 14 = 700/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/28 + 24/28 = 700 + 24/28 = 724/28
  5. 724/28 simplified gives 181/7
  6. So, 50/2 + 24/28 = 181/7
    In mixed form: 256/7

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