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Add 15/12 and 50/24

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

15/12 + 50/24 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   15/12 = 15 × 2/12 × 2 = 30/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/24 + 50/24 = 30 + 50/24 = 80/24
5. 80/24 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 15/12 + 50/24 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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