Add 24/50 and 7/35
24/50 + 7/35 is 17/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
7/35 = 7 × 10/35 × 10 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
168/350 + 70/350 = 168 + 70/350 = 238/350 - 238/350 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 24/50 + 7/35 = 17/25
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