Add 50/35 and 90/24
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 3 18/24
50/35 + 90/24 is 145/28.
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,
90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/840 + 3150/840 = 1200 + 3150/840 = 4350/840 - 4350/840 simplified gives 145/28
- So, 50/35 + 90/24 = 145/28
In mixed form: 55/28
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