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Add 50/24 and 8/20

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 8/20

50/24 + 8/20 is 149/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 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 20 × 6 = 120,
    8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/120 + 48/120 = 250 + 48/120 = 298/120
  5. 298/120 simplified gives 149/60
  6. So, 50/24 + 8/20 = 149/60
    In mixed form: 229/60

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