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Add 25/80 and 50/24

1^st number: 25/80, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

25/80 + 50/24 is 115/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/240 + 500/240 = 75 + 500/240 = 575/240
5. 575/240 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 25/80 + 50/24 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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