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Add 2/24 and 50/35

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 15/35

2/24 + 50/35 is 127/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/840 + 1200/840 = 70 + 1200/840 = 1270/840
  5. 1270/840 simplified gives 127/84
  6. So, 2/24 + 50/35 = 127/84
    In mixed form: 143/84

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