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Add 50/24 and 25/28

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 25/28

50/24 + 25/28 is 125/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   25/28 = 25 × 6/28 × 6 = 150/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/168 + 150/168 = 350 + 150/168 = 500/168
5. 500/168 simplified gives 125/42
6. So, 50/24 + 25/28 = 125/42
   In mixed form: 241/42

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