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Add 50/24 and 90/54

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 36/54

50/24 + 90/54 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   50/24 = 50 × 9/24 × 9 = 450/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   90/54 = 90 × 4/54 × 4 = 360/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/216 + 360/216 = 450 + 360/216 = 810/216
5. 810/216 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 50/24 + 90/54 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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