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Add 56/24 and 63/50

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

56/24 + 63/50 is 539/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   63/50 = 63 × 12/50 × 12 = 756/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/600 + 756/600 = 1400 + 756/600 = 2156/600
5. 2156/600 simplified gives 539/150
6. So, 56/24 + 63/50 = 539/150
   In mixed form: 389/150

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