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Add 24/75 and 50/36

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

24/75 + 50/36 is 769/450.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   24/75 = 24 × 12/75 × 12 = 288/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/900 + 1250/900 = 288 + 1250/900 = 1538/900
5. 1538/900 simplified gives 769/450
6. So, 24/75 + 50/36 = 769/450
   In mixed form: 1319/450

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