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Add 49/50 and 90/24

1^st number: 49/50, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

49/50 + 90/24 is 473/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   49/50 = 49 × 12/50 × 12 = 588/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/600 + 2250/600 = 588 + 2250/600 = 2838/600
5. 2838/600 simplified gives 473/100
6. So, 49/50 + 90/24 = 473/100
   In mixed form: 473/100

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