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Add 56/24 and 50/70

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 50/70

56/24 + 50/70 is 64/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/840 + 600/840 = 1960 + 600/840 = 2560/840
5. 2560/840 simplified gives 64/21
6. So, 56/24 + 50/70 = 64/21
   In mixed form: 31/21

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