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Add 84/35 and 24/50

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 24/50

84/35 + 24/50 is 72/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/350 + 168/350 = 840 + 168/350 = 1008/350
5. 1008/350 simplified gives 72/25
6. So, 84/35 + 24/50 = 72/25
   In mixed form: 222/25

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