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Add 50/24 and 70/84

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 70/84

50/24 + 70/84 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/168 + 140/168 = 350 + 140/168 = 490/168
5. 490/168 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 50/24 + 70/84 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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