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Add 24/56 and 50/42

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

24/56 + 50/42 is 34/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/168 + 200/168 = 72 + 200/168 = 272/168
5. 272/168 simplified gives 34/21
6. So, 24/56 + 50/42 = 34/21
   In mixed form: 113/21

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