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Add 75/50 and 20/24

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 20/24

75/50 + 20/24 is 7/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   75/50 = 75 × 12/50 × 12 = 900/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/600 + 500/600 = 900 + 500/600 = 1400/600
5. 1400/600 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 75/50 + 20/24 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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