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Add 56/27 and 24/50

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 24/50

56/27 + 24/50 is 1724/675.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   56/27 = 56 × 50/27 × 50 = 2800/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   24/50 = 24 × 27/50 × 27 = 648/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/1350 + 648/1350 = 2800 + 648/1350 = 3448/1350
5. 3448/1350 simplified gives 1724/675
6. So, 56/27 + 24/50 = 1724/675
   In mixed form: 2374/675

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