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Add 27/70 and 50/24

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

27/70 + 50/24 is 1037/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/840 + 1750/840 = 324 + 1750/840 = 2074/840
5. 2074/840 simplified gives 1037/420
6. So, 27/70 + 50/24 = 1037/420
   In mixed form: 2197/420

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