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Add 54/75 and 24/50

54/75 + 24/50 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/150 + 72/150 = 108 + 72/150 = 180/150
  5. 180/150 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 54/75 + 24/50 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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