Add 50/3 and 24/35
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 24/35
50/3 + 24/35 is 1822/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
50/3 = 50 × 35/3 × 35 = 1750/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/105 + 72/105 = 1750 + 72/105 = 1822/105 - So, 50/3 + 24/35 = 1822/105
In mixed form: 1737/105
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