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Add 24/81 and 45/50

24/81 + 45/50 is 323/270.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   24/81 = 24 × 50/81 × 50 = 1200/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   45/50 = 45 × 81/50 × 81 = 3645/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/4050 + 3645/4050 = 1200 + 3645/4050 = 4845/4050
5. 4845/4050 simplified gives 323/270
6. So, 24/81 + 45/50 = 323/270
   In mixed form: 153/270

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