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Add 5/24 and 50/84

5/24 + 50/84 is 45/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/168 + 100/168 = 35 + 100/168 = 135/168
5. 135/168 simplified gives 45/56
6. So, 5/24 + 50/84 = 45/56

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