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Add 6/50 and 7/24

6/50 + 7/24 is 247/600.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/600 + 175/600 = 72 + 175/600 = 247/600
  5. So, 6/50 + 7/24 = 247/600

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