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Add 24/50 and 56/18

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

24/50 + 56/18 is 808/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/450 + 1400/450 = 216 + 1400/450 = 1616/450
5. 1616/450 simplified gives 808/225
6. So, 24/50 + 56/18 = 808/225
   In mixed form: 3133/225

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