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Add 70/24 and 50/98

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 50/98

70/24 + 50/98 is 2015/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   70/24 = 70 × 49/24 × 49 = 3430/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   50/98 = 50 × 12/98 × 12 = 600/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/1176 + 600/1176 = 3430 + 600/1176 = 4030/1176
5. 4030/1176 simplified gives 2015/588
6. So, 70/24 + 50/98 = 2015/588
   In mixed form: 3251/588

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