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Add 50/3 and 36/24

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 12/24

50/3 + 36/24 is 109/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    36/24 = 36 × 1/24 × 1 = 36/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/24 + 36/24 = 400 + 36/24 = 436/24
  5. 436/24 simplified gives 109/6
  6. So, 50/3 + 36/24 = 109/6
    In mixed form: 181/6

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