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Add 15/24 and 50/20

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

15/24 + 50/20 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/120 + 300/120 = 75 + 300/120 = 375/120
5. 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 15/24 + 50/20 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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