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Add 50/24 and 12/20

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 12/20

50/24 + 12/20 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    12/20 = 12 × 6/20 × 6 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/120 + 72/120 = 250 + 72/120 = 322/120
  5. 322/120 simplified gives 161/60
  6. So, 50/24 + 12/20 = 161/60
    In mixed form: 241/60

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