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Add 50/24 and 5/30

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5/30

50/24 + 5/30 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
    5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/120 + 20/120 = 250 + 20/120 = 270/120
  5. 270/120 simplified gives 9/4
  6. So, 50/24 + 5/30 = 9/4
    In mixed form: 21/4

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