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Add 24/28 and 70/50

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

24/28 + 70/50 is 79/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   70/50 = 70 × 14/50 × 14 = 980/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/700 + 980/700 = 600 + 980/700 = 1580/700
5. 1580/700 simplified gives 79/35
6. So, 24/28 + 70/50 = 79/35
   In mixed form: 29/35

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