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Add 24/75 and 50/18

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

24/75 + 50/18 is 697/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   24/75 = 24 × 6/75 × 6 = 144/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/450 + 1250/450 = 144 + 1250/450 = 1394/450
5. 1394/450 simplified gives 697/225
6. So, 24/75 + 50/18 = 697/225
   In mixed form: 322/225

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