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Add 50/24 and 98/30

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

50/24 + 98/30 is 107/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
   98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/120 + 392/120 = 250 + 392/120 = 642/120
5. 642/120 simplified gives 107/20
6. So, 50/24 + 98/30 = 107/20
   In mixed form: 57/20

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