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Add 50/24 and 60/27

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

50/24 + 60/27 is 155/36.

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,
   60/27 = 60 × 8/27 × 8 = 480/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/216 + 480/216 = 450 + 480/216 = 930/216
5. 930/216 simplified gives 155/36
6. So, 50/24 + 60/27 = 155/36
   In mixed form: 411/36

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