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Add 24/50 and 21/96

24/50 + 21/96 is 559/800.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   24/50 = 24 × 48/50 × 48 = 1152/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/2400 + 525/2400 = 1152 + 525/2400 = 1677/2400
5. 1677/2400 simplified gives 559/800
6. So, 24/50 + 21/96 = 559/800

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