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Add 50/24 and 7/40

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 7/40

50/24 + 7/40 is 271/120.

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,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/120 + 21/120 = 250 + 21/120 = 271/120
5. So, 50/24 + 7/40 = 271/120
   In mixed form: 231/120

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