Add 24/70 and 70/50, Solve 24/70 + 1 20/50 as a fraction

Add 24/70 and 70/50

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

24/70 + 70/50 is 61/35.

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,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
Add the two like fractions:
120/350 + 490/350 = 120 + 490/350 = 610/350
610/350 simplified gives 61/35
So, 24/70 + 70/50 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35

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