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Add 50/25 and 6/24

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 6/24

50/25 + 6/24 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    50/25 = 50 × 24/25 × 24 = 1200/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/600 + 150/600 = 1200 + 150/600 = 1350/600
  5. 1350/600 simplified gives 9/4
  6. So, 50/25 + 6/24 = 9/4
    In mixed form: 21/4

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