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Add 60/24 and 50/21

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

60/24 + 50/21 is 205/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   50/21 = 50 × 8/21 × 8 = 400/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/168 + 400/168 = 420 + 400/168 = 820/168
5. 820/168 simplified gives 205/42
6. So, 60/24 + 50/21 = 205/42
   In mixed form: 437/42

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