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Add 70/24 and 50/72

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 50/72

70/24 + 50/72 is 65/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/72 + 50/72 = 210 + 50/72 = 260/72
5. 260/72 simplified gives 65/18
6. So, 70/24 + 50/72 = 65/18
   In mixed form: 311/18

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