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Add 50/24 and 7/32

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 7/32

50/24 + 7/32 is 221/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/96 + 21/96 = 200 + 21/96 = 221/96
  5. So, 50/24 + 7/32 = 221/96
    In mixed form: 229/96

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