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Add 50/15 and 84/24

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

50/15 + 84/24 is 41/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/120 + 420/120 = 400 + 420/120 = 820/120
5. 820/120 simplified gives 41/6
6. So, 50/15 + 84/24 = 41/6
   In mixed form: 65/6

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