Add 50/70 and 16/24
50/70 + 16/24 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
600/840 + 560/840 = 600 + 560/840 = 1160/840 - 1160/840 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 50/70 + 16/24 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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