Add 70/35 and 24/50
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 24/50
70/35 + 24/50 is 62/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 168/350 = 700 + 168/350 = 868/350 - 868/350 simplified gives 62/25
- So, 70/35 + 24/50 = 62/25
In mixed form: 212/25
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