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Add 54/12 and 24/50

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 24/50

54/12 + 24/50 is 249/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    24/50 = 24 × 6/50 × 6 = 144/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/300 + 144/300 = 1350 + 144/300 = 1494/300
  5. 1494/300 simplified gives 249/50
  6. So, 54/12 + 24/50 = 249/50
    In mixed form: 449/50

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