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Add 70/24 and 50/84

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 50/84

70/24 + 50/84 is 295/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/168 + 100/168 = 490 + 100/168 = 590/168
5. 590/168 simplified gives 295/84
6. So, 70/24 + 50/84 = 295/84
   In mixed form: 343/84

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