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Add 1/75 and 24/50

1/75 + 24/50 is 37/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/150 + 72/150 = 2 + 72/150 = 74/150
5. 74/150 simplified gives 37/75
6. So, 1/75 + 24/50 = 37/75

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