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Add 50/24 and 40/60

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 40/60

50/24 + 40/60 is 11/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/120 + 80/120 = 250 + 80/120 = 330/120
5. 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 50/24 + 40/60 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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