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Add 50/24 and 70/27

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

50/24 + 70/27 is 505/108.

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,
   70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/216 + 560/216 = 450 + 560/216 = 1010/216
5. 1010/216 simplified gives 505/108
6. So, 50/24 + 70/27 = 505/108
   In mixed form: 473/108

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