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Add 50/8 and 2/24

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 2/24

50/8 + 2/24 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/24 + 2/24 = 150 + 2/24 = 152/24
  5. 152/24 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 50/8 + 2/24 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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