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Add 84/50 and 15/24

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 15/24

84/50 + 15/24 is 461/200.

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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,
   84/50 = 84 × 12/50 × 12 = 1008/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/600 + 375/600 = 1008 + 375/600 = 1383/600
5. 1383/600 simplified gives 461/200
6. So, 84/50 + 15/24 = 461/200
   In mixed form: 261/200

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