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Add 50/20 and 2/24

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2/24

50/20 + 2/24 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/120 + 10/120 = 300 + 10/120 = 310/120
  5. 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 50/20 + 2/24 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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