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Add 50/35 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

50/35 + 45/24 is 185/56.

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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,
   45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/840 + 1575/840 = 1200 + 1575/840 = 2775/840
5. 2775/840 simplified gives 185/56
6. So, 50/35 + 45/24 = 185/56
   In mixed form: 317/56

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