Add 24/70 and 14/50
24/70 + 14/50 is 109/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Add the two like fractions:
120/350 + 98/350 = 120 + 98/350 = 218/350 - 218/350 simplified gives 109/175
- So, 24/70 + 14/50 = 109/175
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