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Add 50/60 and 7/24

50/60 + 7/24 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 35/120 = 100 + 35/120 = 135/120
  5. 135/120 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 50/60 + 7/24 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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