Add 50/20 and 24/35
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 24/35
50/20 + 24/35 is 223/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 96/140 = 350 + 96/140 = 446/140 - 446/140 simplified gives 223/70
- So, 50/20 + 24/35 = 223/70
In mixed form: 313/70
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