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Add 50/24 and 2/70

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

50/24 + 2/70 is 887/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/840 + 24/840 = 1750 + 24/840 = 1774/840
  5. 1774/840 simplified gives 887/420
  6. So, 50/24 + 2/70 = 887/420
    In mixed form: 247/420

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