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Add 24/84 and 50/35

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

24/84 + 50/35 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/420 + 600/420 = 120 + 600/420 = 720/420
5. 720/420 simplified gives 12/7
6. So, 24/84 + 50/35 = 12/7
   In mixed form: 15/7

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