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Add 24/50 and 72/56

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

24/50 + 72/56 is 309/175.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/56 = 72 × 25/56 × 25 = 1800/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/1400 + 1800/1400 = 672 + 1800/1400 = 2472/1400
5. 2472/1400 simplified gives 309/175
6. So, 24/50 + 72/56 = 309/175
   In mixed form: 1134/175

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