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Add 50/15 and 24/54

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 24/54

50/15 + 24/54 is 34/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   50/15 = 50 × 18/15 × 18 = 900/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/270 + 120/270 = 900 + 120/270 = 1020/270
5. 1020/270 simplified gives 34/9
6. So, 50/15 + 24/54 = 34/9
   In mixed form: 37/9

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