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Add 50/24 and 49/8

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

50/24 + 49/8 is 197/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   49/8 = 49 × 3/8 × 3 = 147/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/24 + 147/24 = 50 + 147/24 = 197/24
5. So, 50/24 + 49/8 = 197/24
   In mixed form: 85/24

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