Add 50/24 and 75/56, Solve 2 2/24 + 1 19/56 as a fraction

Add 50/24 and 75/56

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

50/24 + 75/56 is 575/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168
Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 225/168 = 350 + 225/168 = 575/168
So, 50/24 + 75/56 = 575/168
In mixed form: 371/168

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