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Add 50/24 and 40/45

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 40/45

50/24 + 40/45 is 107/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/360 + 320/360 = 750 + 320/360 = 1070/360
5. 1070/360 simplified gives 107/36
6. So, 50/24 + 40/45 = 107/36
   In mixed form: 235/36

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