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Add 20/24 and 50/35

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

20/24 + 50/35 is 95/42.

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,
   20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/840 + 1200/840 = 700 + 1200/840 = 1900/840
5. 1900/840 simplified gives 95/42
6. So, 20/24 + 50/35 = 95/42
   In mixed form: 211/42

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