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Add 50/12 and 35/24

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

50/12 + 35/24 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/24 + 35/24 = 100 + 35/24 = 135/24
5. 135/24 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 50/12 + 35/24 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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