Add 24/25 and 49/70
24/25 + 49/70 is 83/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
336/350 + 245/350 = 336 + 245/350 = 581/350 - 581/350 simplified gives 83/50
- So, 24/25 + 49/70 = 83/50
In mixed form: 133/50
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