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Add 50/24 and 15/50

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 15/50

50/24 + 15/50 is 143/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/600 + 180/600 = 1250 + 180/600 = 1430/600
5. 1430/600 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 50/24 + 15/50 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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