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Add 24/75 and 14/50

24/75 + 14/50 is 3/5.

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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,
   24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/150 + 42/150 = 48 + 42/150 = 90/150
5. 90/150 simplified gives 3/5
6. So, 24/75 + 14/50 = 3/5

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