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Add 54/24 and 15/50

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 15/50

54/24 + 15/50 is 51/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   54/24 = 54 × 25/24 × 25 = 1350/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/600 + 180/600 = 1350 + 180/600 = 1530/600
5. 1530/600 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 54/24 + 15/50 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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