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Add 24/35 and 70/50

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

24/35 + 70/50 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   24/35 = 24 × 10/35 × 10 = 240/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/350 + 490/350 = 240 + 490/350 = 730/350
5. 730/350 simplified gives 73/35
6. So, 24/35 + 70/50 = 73/35
   In mixed form: 23/35

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