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Add 9/24 and 40/50

9/24 + 40/50 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/600 + 480/600 = 225 + 480/600 = 705/600
  5. 705/600 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 9/24 + 40/50 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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