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Add 70/24 and 50/21

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

70/24 + 50/21 is 445/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   50/21 = 50 × 8/21 × 8 = 400/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/168 + 400/168 = 490 + 400/168 = 890/168
5. 890/168 simplified gives 445/84
6. So, 70/24 + 50/21 = 445/84
   In mixed form: 525/84

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