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Add 24/54 and 56/50

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

24/54 + 56/50 is 352/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   56/50 = 56 × 27/50 × 27 = 1512/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/1350 + 1512/1350 = 600 + 1512/1350 = 2112/1350
5. 2112/1350 simplified gives 352/225
6. So, 24/54 + 56/50 = 352/225
   In mixed form: 1127/225

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