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Add 24/25 and 50/54

24/25 + 50/54 is 1273/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    24/25 = 24 × 54/25 × 54 = 1296/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/1350 + 1250/1350 = 1296 + 1250/1350 = 2546/1350
  5. 2546/1350 simplified gives 1273/675
  6. So, 24/25 + 50/54 = 1273/675
    In mixed form: 1598/675

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