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Add 35/50 and 30/24

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

35/50 + 30/24 is 39/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   35/50 = 35 × 12/50 × 12 = 420/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/600 + 750/600 = 420 + 750/600 = 1170/600
5. 1170/600 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 35/50 + 30/24 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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