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Add 24/3 and 56/50

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

24/3 + 56/50 is 228/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
   24/3 = 24 × 50/3 × 50 = 1200/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/150 + 168/150 = 1200 + 168/150 = 1368/150
5. 1368/150 simplified gives 228/25
6. So, 24/3 + 56/50 = 228/25
   In mixed form: 93/25

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