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Add 50/24 and 14/8

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

50/24 + 14/8 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/24 + 42/24 = 50 + 42/24 = 92/24
5. 92/24 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 50/24 + 14/8 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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