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Add 50/72 and 2/24

50/72 + 2/24 is 7/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/72 + 6/72 = 50 + 6/72 = 56/72
5. 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 50/72 + 2/24 = 7/9

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