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Add 50/42 and 7/24

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 7/24

50/42 + 7/24 is 83/56.

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,
   7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/168 + 49/168 = 200 + 49/168 = 249/168
5. 249/168 simplified gives 83/56
6. So, 50/42 + 7/24 = 83/56
   In mixed form: 127/56

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