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Add 50/24 and 2/90

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 2/90

50/24 + 2/90 is 379/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
    2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/360 + 8/360 = 750 + 8/360 = 758/360
  5. 758/360 simplified gives 379/180
  6. So, 50/24 + 2/90 = 379/180
    In mixed form: 219/180

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