Add 50/75 and 24/35
50/75 + 24/35 is 142/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
24/35 = 24 × 15/35 × 15 = 360/525 - Add the two like fractions:
350/525 + 360/525 = 350 + 360/525 = 710/525 - 710/525 simplified gives 142/105
- So, 50/75 + 24/35 = 142/105
In mixed form: 137/105
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