Add 10/50 and 24/28
10/50 + 24/28 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
10/50 = 10 × 14/50 × 14 = 140/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700 - Add the two like fractions:
140/700 + 600/700 = 140 + 600/700 = 740/700 - 740/700 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 10/50 + 24/28 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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