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Add 50/40 and 30/24

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

50/40 + 30/24 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 150/120 = 150 + 150/120 = 300/120
5. 300/120 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 50/40 + 30/24 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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