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Add 50/7 and 12/24

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 12/24

50/7 + 12/24 is 107/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    50/7 = 50 × 24/7 × 24 = 1200/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/168 + 84/168 = 1200 + 84/168 = 1284/168
  5. 1284/168 simplified gives 107/14
  6. So, 50/7 + 12/24 = 107/14
    In mixed form: 79/14

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