Add 15/24 and 50/70
15/24 + 50/70 is 75/56.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840 - Add the two like fractions:
525/840 + 600/840 = 525 + 600/840 = 1125/840 - 1125/840 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 15/24 + 50/70 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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