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Add 50/24 and 15/45

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 15/45

50/24 + 15/45 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/360 + 120/360 = 750 + 120/360 = 870/360
  5. 870/360 simplified gives 29/12
  6. So, 50/24 + 15/45 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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