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Add 50/24 and 6/80

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 6/80

50/24 + 6/80 is 259/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/240 + 18/240 = 500 + 18/240 = 518/240
5. 518/240 simplified gives 259/120
6. So, 50/24 + 6/80 = 259/120
   In mixed form: 219/120

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