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Add 50/35 and 27/24

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

50/35 + 27/24 is 143/56.

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,
   27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/840 + 945/840 = 1200 + 945/840 = 2145/840
5. 2145/840 simplified gives 143/56
6. So, 50/35 + 27/24 = 143/56
   In mixed form: 231/56

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