Add 35/50 and 24/30
35/50 + 24/30 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
105/150 + 120/150 = 105 + 120/150 = 225/150 - 225/150 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 35/50 + 24/30 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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