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Add 35/49 and 40/24

1^st number: 35/49, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

35/49 + 40/24 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   35/49 = 35 × 24/49 × 24 = 840/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   40/24 = 40 × 49/24 × 49 = 1960/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/1176 + 1960/1176 = 840 + 1960/1176 = 2800/1176
5. 2800/1176 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 35/49 + 40/24 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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