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Add 50/35 and 14/24

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/24

50/35 + 14/24 is 169/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/840 + 490/840 = 1200 + 490/840 = 1690/840
  5. 1690/840 simplified gives 169/84
  6. So, 50/35 + 14/24 = 169/84
    In mixed form: 21/84

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