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Add 70/24 and 50/42

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

70/24 + 50/42 is 115/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
   50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/168 + 200/168 = 490 + 200/168 = 690/168
5. 690/168 simplified gives 115/28
6. So, 70/24 + 50/42 = 115/28
   In mixed form: 43/28

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