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Add 50/24 and 21/45

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 21/45

50/24 + 21/45 is 51/20.

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,
    21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/360 + 168/360 = 750 + 168/360 = 918/360
  5. 918/360 simplified gives 51/20
  6. So, 50/24 + 21/45 = 51/20
    In mixed form: 211/20

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