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Add 50/7 and 54/24

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

50/7 + 54/24 is 263/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   50/7 = 50 × 24/7 × 24 = 1200/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/168 + 378/168 = 1200 + 378/168 = 1578/168
5. 1578/168 simplified gives 263/28
6. So, 50/7 + 54/24 = 263/28
   In mixed form: 911/28

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