Add 24/8 and 35/50
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 35/50
24/8 + 35/50 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
24/8 = 24 × 25/8 × 25 = 600/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
600/200 + 140/200 = 600 + 140/200 = 740/200 - 740/200 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 24/8 + 35/50 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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