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Add 50/24 and 40/28

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

50/24 + 40/28 is 295/84.

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,
   40/28 = 40 × 6/28 × 6 = 240/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/168 + 240/168 = 350 + 240/168 = 590/168
5. 590/168 simplified gives 295/84
6. So, 50/24 + 40/28 = 295/84
   In mixed form: 343/84

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