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Add 50/24 and 42/27

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

50/24 + 42/27 is 131/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   50/24 = 50 × 9/24 × 9 = 450/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/216 + 336/216 = 450 + 336/216 = 786/216
5. 786/216 simplified gives 131/36
6. So, 50/24 + 42/27 = 131/36
   In mixed form: 323/36

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