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Add 50/75 and 24/56

50/75 + 24/56 is 23/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    24/56 = 24 × 75/56 × 75 = 1800/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/4200 + 1800/4200 = 2800 + 1800/4200 = 4600/4200
  5. 4600/4200 simplified gives 23/21
  6. So, 50/75 + 24/56 = 23/21
    In mixed form: 12/21

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