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Add 10/56 and 50/24

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

10/56 + 50/24 is 95/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/168 + 350/168 = 30 + 350/168 = 380/168
5. 380/168 simplified gives 95/42
6. So, 10/56 + 50/24 = 95/42
   In mixed form: 211/42

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