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Add 50/14 and 56/24

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

50/14 + 56/24 is 124/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   50/14 = 50 × 12/14 × 12 = 600/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/168 + 392/168 = 600 + 392/168 = 992/168
5. 992/168 simplified gives 124/21
6. So, 50/14 + 56/24 = 124/21
   In mixed form: 519/21

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