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Add 50/84 and 35/24

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

50/84 + 35/24 is 115/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/168 + 245/168 = 100 + 245/168 = 345/168
5. 345/168 simplified gives 115/56
6. So, 50/84 + 35/24 = 115/56
   In mixed form: 23/56

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