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Add 50/28 and 24/40

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 24/40

50/28 + 24/40 is 167/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   50/28 = 50 × 10/28 × 10 = 500/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/280 + 168/280 = 500 + 168/280 = 668/280
5. 668/280 simplified gives 167/70
6. So, 50/28 + 24/40 = 167/70
   In mixed form: 227/70

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