Add 24/12 and 50/70
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 50/70
24/12 + 50/70 is 19/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
840/420 + 300/420 = 840 + 300/420 = 1140/420 - 1140/420 simplified gives 19/7
- So, 24/12 + 50/70 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7
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