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Add 50/75 and 27/24

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

50/75 + 27/24 is 43/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   27/24 = 27 × 25/24 × 25 = 675/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/600 + 675/600 = 400 + 675/600 = 1075/600
5. 1075/600 simplified gives 43/24
6. So, 50/75 + 27/24 = 43/24
   In mixed form: 119/24

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