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Add 50/18 and 25/24

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

50/18 + 25/24 is 275/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   25/24 = 25 × 3/24 × 3 = 75/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/72 + 75/72 = 200 + 75/72 = 275/72
5. So, 50/18 + 25/24 = 275/72
   In mixed form: 359/72

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