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Add 24/36 and 54/50

1^st number: 24/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

24/36 + 54/50 is 131/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   54/50 = 54 × 18/50 × 18 = 972/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/900 + 972/900 = 600 + 972/900 = 1572/900
5. 1572/900 simplified gives 131/75
6. So, 24/36 + 54/50 = 131/75
   In mixed form: 156/75

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