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Add 7/24 and 50/35

1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 15/35

7/24 + 50/35 is 289/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/840 + 1200/840 = 245 + 1200/840 = 1445/840
  5. 1445/840 simplified gives 289/168
  6. So, 7/24 + 50/35 = 289/168
    In mixed form: 1121/168

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