Add 50/24 and 75/28, Solve 2 2/24 + 2 19/28 as a fraction

Add 50/24 and 75/28

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 2 19/28

50/24 + 75/28 is 100/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
75/28 = 75 × 6/28 × 6 = 450/168
Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 450/168 = 350 + 450/168 = 800/168
800/168 simplified gives 100/21
So, 50/24 + 75/28 = 100/21
In mixed form: 416/21

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