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Add 50/24 and 6/40

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 6/40

50/24 + 6/40 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
   6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/120 + 18/120 = 250 + 18/120 = 268/120
5. 268/120 simplified gives 67/30
6. So, 50/24 + 6/40 = 67/30
   In mixed form: 27/30

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