Add 50/24 and 12/70
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 12/70
50/24 + 12/70 is 947/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/840 + 144/840 = 1750 + 144/840 = 1894/840 - 1894/840 simplified gives 947/420
- So, 50/24 + 12/70 = 947/420
In mixed form: 2107/420
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