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Add 15/90 and 50/24

1^st number: 15/90, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

15/90 + 50/24 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/360 + 750/360 = 60 + 750/360 = 810/360
5. 810/360 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 15/90 + 50/24 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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