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Add 63/20 and 50/24

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 2 2/24

63/20 + 50/24 is 157/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    63/20 = 63 × 6/20 × 6 = 378/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/120 + 250/120 = 378 + 250/120 = 628/120
  5. 628/120 simplified gives 157/30
  6. So, 63/20 + 50/24 = 157/30
    In mixed form: 57/30

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