Add 72/3 and 49/50, Solve 24 0/3 + 49/50 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 49/50

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 49/50

72/3 + 49/50 is 1249/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
72/3 = 72 × 50/3 × 50 = 3600/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150
Add the two like fractions:
3600/150 + 147/150 = 3600 + 147/150 = 3747/150
3747/150 simplified gives 1249/50
So, 72/3 + 49/50 = 1249/50
In mixed form: 2449/50

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