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Add 56/63 and 50/24

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

56/63 + 50/24 is 107/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   50/24 = 50 × 21/24 × 21 = 1050/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/504 + 1050/504 = 448 + 1050/504 = 1498/504
5. 1498/504 simplified gives 107/36
6. So, 56/63 + 50/24 = 107/36
   In mixed form: 235/36

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