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Add 50/24 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 45/56

50/24 + 45/56 is 485/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
   45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/168 + 135/168 = 350 + 135/168 = 485/168
5. So, 50/24 + 45/56 = 485/168
   In mixed form: 2149/168

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