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Add 75/36 and 24/50

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 24/50

75/36 + 24/50 is 769/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   24/50 = 24 × 18/50 × 18 = 432/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/900 + 432/900 = 1875 + 432/900 = 2307/900
5. 2307/900 simplified gives 769/300
6. So, 75/36 + 24/50 = 769/300
   In mixed form: 2169/300

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