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Add 24/50 and 56/36

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

24/50 + 56/36 is 458/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   24/50 = 24 × 18/50 × 18 = 432/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/900 + 1400/900 = 432 + 1400/900 = 1832/900
5. 1832/900 simplified gives 458/225
6. So, 24/50 + 56/36 = 458/225
   In mixed form: 28/225

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