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Add 72/24 and 35/50

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 35/50

72/24 + 35/50 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   72/24 = 72 × 25/24 × 25 = 1800/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   35/50 = 35 × 12/50 × 12 = 420/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/600 + 420/600 = 1800 + 420/600 = 2220/600
5. 2220/600 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 72/24 + 35/50 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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