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Add 50/80 and 10/24

50/80 + 10/24 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 24 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    10/24 = 10 × 10/24 × 10 = 100/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 100/240 = 150 + 100/240 = 250/240
  5. 250/240 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 50/80 + 10/24 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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