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Add 50/75 and 63/24

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

50/75 + 63/24 is 79/24.

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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,
   63/24 = 63 × 25/24 × 25 = 1575/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/600 + 1575/600 = 400 + 1575/600 = 1975/600
5. 1975/600 simplified gives 79/24
6. So, 50/75 + 63/24 = 79/24
   In mixed form: 37/24

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