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Add 60/49 and 50/24

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

60/49 + 50/24 is 1945/588.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   60/49 = 60 × 24/49 × 24 = 1440/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   50/24 = 50 × 49/24 × 49 = 2450/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1176 + 2450/1176 = 1440 + 2450/1176 = 3890/1176
5. 3890/1176 simplified gives 1945/588
6. So, 60/49 + 50/24 = 1945/588
   In mixed form: 3181/588

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