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Add 54/90 and 50/24

1^st number: 54/90, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

54/90 + 50/24 is 161/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   54/90 = 54 × 4/90 × 4 = 216/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/360 + 750/360 = 216 + 750/360 = 966/360
5. 966/360 simplified gives 161/60
6. So, 54/90 + 50/24 = 161/60
   In mixed form: 241/60

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