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Add 56/24 and 50/36

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

56/24 + 50/36 is 67/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 100/72 = 168 + 100/72 = 268/72
5. 268/72 simplified gives 67/18
6. So, 56/24 + 50/36 = 67/18
   In mixed form: 313/18

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