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Add 50/2 and 54/24

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

50/2 + 54/24 is 109/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   50/2 = 50 × 12/2 × 12 = 600/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   54/24 = 54 × 1/24 × 1 = 54/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/24 + 54/24 = 600 + 54/24 = 654/24
5. 654/24 simplified gives 109/4
6. So, 50/2 + 54/24 = 109/4
   In mixed form: 271/4

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