Add 50/35 and 21/24
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 21/24
50/35 + 21/24 is 129/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/840 + 735/840 = 1200 + 735/840 = 1935/840 - 1935/840 simplified gives 129/56
- So, 50/35 + 21/24 = 129/56
In mixed form: 217/56
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