Add 14/24 and 50/70
14/24 + 50/70 is 109/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840 - Add the two like fractions:
490/840 + 600/840 = 490 + 600/840 = 1090/840 - 1090/840 simplified gives 109/84
- So, 14/24 + 50/70 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84
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