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Add 90/24 and 24/50

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 24/50

90/24 + 24/50 is 423/100.

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,
    90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    24/50 = 24 × 12/50 × 12 = 288/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/600 + 288/600 = 2250 + 288/600 = 2538/600
  5. 2538/600 simplified gives 423/100
  6. So, 90/24 + 24/50 = 423/100
    In mixed form: 423/100

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