Add 24/35 and 28/50
24/35 + 28/50 is 218/175.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350 - Add the two like fractions:
240/350 + 196/350 = 240 + 196/350 = 436/350 - 436/350 simplified gives 218/175
- So, 24/35 + 28/50 = 218/175
In mixed form: 143/175
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