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Add 21/50 and 50/24

1^st number: 21/50, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

21/50 + 50/24 is 751/300.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   21/50 = 21 × 12/50 × 12 = 252/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/600 + 1250/600 = 252 + 1250/600 = 1502/600
5. 1502/600 simplified gives 751/300
6. So, 21/50 + 50/24 = 751/300
   In mixed form: 2151/300

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