Add 35/50 and 24/84
35/50 + 24/84 is 69/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
35/50 = 35 × 42/50 × 42 = 1470/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2100 + 600/2100 = 1470 + 600/2100 = 2070/2100 - 2070/2100 simplified gives 69/70
- So, 35/50 + 24/84 = 69/70
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