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Add 81/50 and 70/24

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

81/50 + 70/24 is 1361/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   81/50 = 81 × 12/50 × 12 = 972/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   70/24 = 70 × 25/24 × 25 = 1750/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/600 + 1750/600 = 972 + 1750/600 = 2722/600
5. 2722/600 simplified gives 1361/300
6. So, 81/50 + 70/24 = 1361/300
   In mixed form: 4161/300

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