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Add 7/50 and 75/24

1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 3 3/24

7/50 + 75/24 is 653/200.

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,
    7/50 = 7 × 12/50 × 12 = 84/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    75/24 = 75 × 25/24 × 25 = 1875/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/600 + 1875/600 = 84 + 1875/600 = 1959/600
  5. 1959/600 simplified gives 653/200
  6. So, 7/50 + 75/24 = 653/200
    In mixed form: 353/200

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