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Add 50/70 and 16/24

50/70 + 16/24 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/840 + 560/840 = 600 + 560/840 = 1160/840
  5. 1160/840 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 50/70 + 16/24 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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