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Add 25/50 and 30/24

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

25/50 + 30/24 is 7/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   25/50 = 25 × 12/50 × 12 = 300/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/600 + 750/600 = 300 + 750/600 = 1050/600
5. 1050/600 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 25/50 + 30/24 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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