Add 50/24 and 36/70, Solve 2 2/24 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 50/24 and 36/70

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 36/70

50/24 + 36/70 is 1091/420.

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,
36/70 = 36 × 12/70 × 12 = 432/840
Add the two like fractions:
1750/840 + 432/840 = 1750 + 432/840 = 2182/840
2182/840 simplified gives 1091/420
So, 50/24 + 36/70 = 1091/420
In mixed form: 2251/420

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