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Add 56/24 and 84/50

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

56/24 + 84/50 is 301/75.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 12/50 × 12 = 1008/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/600 + 1008/600 = 1400 + 1008/600 = 2408/600
5. 2408/600 simplified gives 301/75
6. So, 56/24 + 84/50 = 301/75
   In mixed form: 41/75

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