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Add 50/28 and 24/20

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

50/28 + 24/20 is 209/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/140 + 168/140 = 250 + 168/140 = 418/140
5. 418/140 simplified gives 209/70
6. So, 50/28 + 24/20 = 209/70
   In mixed form: 269/70

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