Add 50/24 and 20/70
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 20/70
50/24 + 20/70 is 199/84.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 12/70 × 12 = 240/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/840 + 240/840 = 1750 + 240/840 = 1990/840 - 1990/840 simplified gives 199/84
- So, 50/24 + 20/70 = 199/84
In mixed form: 231/84
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