Add 24/28 and 35/50
24/28 + 35/50 is 109/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700 - Add the two like fractions:
600/700 + 490/700 = 600 + 490/700 = 1090/700 - 1090/700 simplified gives 109/70
- So, 24/28 + 35/50 = 109/70
In mixed form: 139/70
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