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Add 24/5 and 56/50

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

24/5 + 56/50 is 148/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   24/5 = 24 × 10/5 × 10 = 240/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   56/50 = 56 × 1/50 × 1 = 56/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/50 + 56/50 = 240 + 56/50 = 296/50
5. 296/50 simplified gives 148/25
6. So, 24/5 + 56/50 = 148/25
   In mixed form: 523/25

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