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Add 50/42 and 49/24

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

50/42 + 49/24 is 181/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/168 + 343/168 = 200 + 343/168 = 543/168
5. 543/168 simplified gives 181/56
6. So, 50/42 + 49/24 = 181/56
   In mixed form: 313/56

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