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Add 35/80 and 50/24

1^st number: 35/80, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

35/80 + 50/24 is 121/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/240 + 500/240 = 105 + 500/240 = 605/240
5. 605/240 simplified gives 121/48
6. So, 35/80 + 50/24 = 121/48
   In mixed form: 225/48

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