Add 50/5 and 21/24, Solve 10 0/5 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 21/24

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 21/24

50/5 + 21/24 is 87/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
50/5 = 50 × 24/5 × 24 = 1200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
1200/120 + 105/120 = 1200 + 105/120 = 1305/120
1305/120 simplified gives 87/8
So, 50/5 + 21/24 = 87/8
In mixed form: 107/8

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