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Add 50/75 and 24/48

50/75 + 24/48 is 7/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   24/48 = 24 × 25/48 × 25 = 600/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/1200 + 600/1200 = 800 + 600/1200 = 1400/1200
5. 1400/1200 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 50/75 + 24/48 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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