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Add 50/24 and 25/70

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 25/70

50/24 + 25/70 is 205/84.

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,
   25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/840 + 300/840 = 1750 + 300/840 = 2050/840
5. 2050/840 simplified gives 205/84
6. So, 50/24 + 25/70 = 205/84
   In mixed form: 237/84

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