Add 50/24 and 1/28, Solve 2 2/24 + 1/28 as a fraction

Add 50/24 and 1/28

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1/28

50/24 + 1/28 is 89/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
1/28 = 1 × 6/28 × 6 = 6/168
Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 6/168 = 350 + 6/168 = 356/168
356/168 simplified gives 89/42
So, 50/24 + 1/28 = 89/42
In mixed form: 25/42

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