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Add 50/24 and 2/75

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 2/75

50/24 + 2/75 is 211/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/600 + 16/600 = 1250 + 16/600 = 1266/600
  5. 1266/600 simplified gives 211/100
  6. So, 50/24 + 2/75 = 211/100
    In mixed form: 211/100

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