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Add 25/24 and 50/20

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

25/24 + 50/20 is 85/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/120 + 300/120 = 125 + 300/120 = 425/120
5. 425/120 simplified gives 85/24
6. So, 25/24 + 50/20 = 85/24
   In mixed form: 313/24

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