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Add 24/70 and 84/50

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

24/70 + 84/50 is 354/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   84/50 = 84 × 7/50 × 7 = 588/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/350 + 588/350 = 120 + 588/350 = 708/350
5. 708/350 simplified gives 354/175
6. So, 24/70 + 84/50 = 354/175
   In mixed form: 24/175

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