Add 50/24 and 6/12, Solve 2 2/24 + 6/12 as a fraction

Add 50/24 and 6/12

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 6/12

50/24 + 6/12 is 31/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
6/12 = 6 × 2/12 × 2 = 12/24
Add the two like fractions:
50/24 + 12/24 = 50 + 12/24 = 62/24
62/24 simplified gives 31/12
So, 50/24 + 6/12 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12

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