Add 24/35 and 25/50
24/35 + 25/50 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
24/35 = 24 × 10/35 × 10 = 240/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Add the two like fractions:
240/350 + 175/350 = 240 + 175/350 = 415/350 - 415/350 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 24/35 + 25/50 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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