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Add 50/24 and 27/42

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 27/42

50/24 + 27/42 is 229/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
   27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/168 + 108/168 = 350 + 108/168 = 458/168
5. 458/168 simplified gives 229/84
6. So, 50/24 + 27/42 = 229/84
   In mixed form: 261/84

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