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Add 56/24 and 14/50

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 14/50

56/24 + 14/50 is 196/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 50 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    14/50 = 14 × 12/50 × 12 = 168/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/600 + 168/600 = 1400 + 168/600 = 1568/600
  5. 1568/600 simplified gives 196/75
  6. So, 56/24 + 14/50 = 196/75
    In mixed form: 246/75

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