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Add 6/50 and 4/24

6/50 + 4/24 is 43/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    6/50 = 6 × 12/50 × 12 = 72/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/600 + 100/600 = 72 + 100/600 = 172/600
  5. 172/600 simplified gives 43/150
  6. So, 6/50 + 4/24 = 43/150

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