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Add 50/81 and 60/24

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

50/81 + 60/24 is 505/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   50/81 = 50 × 8/81 × 8 = 400/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   60/24 = 60 × 27/24 × 27 = 1620/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/648 + 1620/648 = 400 + 1620/648 = 2020/648
5. 2020/648 simplified gives 505/162
6. So, 50/81 + 60/24 = 505/162
   In mixed form: 319/162

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