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Add 50/24 and 9/42

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 9/42

50/24 + 9/42 is 193/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/168 + 36/168 = 350 + 36/168 = 386/168
  5. 386/168 simplified gives 193/84
  6. So, 50/24 + 9/42 = 193/84
    In mixed form: 225/84

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