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Add 24/50 and 28/56

24/50 + 28/56 is 49/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   24/50 = 24 × 28/50 × 28 = 672/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/1400 + 700/1400 = 672 + 700/1400 = 1372/1400
5. 1372/1400 simplified gives 49/50
6. So, 24/50 + 28/56 = 49/50

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