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Add 72/35 and 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

72/35 + 50/24 is 1739/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   72/35 = 72 × 24/35 × 24 = 1728/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/840 + 1750/840 = 1728 + 1750/840 = 3478/840
5. 3478/840 simplified gives 1739/420
6. So, 72/35 + 50/24 = 1739/420
   In mixed form: 459/420

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