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Add 50/24 and 12/40

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 12/40

50/24 + 12/40 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
    12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/120 + 36/120 = 250 + 36/120 = 286/120
  5. 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 50/24 + 12/40 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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