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Add 90/15 and 50/24

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

90/15 + 50/24 is 97/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   90/15 = 90 × 8/15 × 8 = 720/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/120 + 250/120 = 720 + 250/120 = 970/120
5. 970/120 simplified gives 97/12
6. So, 90/15 + 50/24 = 97/12
   In mixed form: 81/12

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