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Add 50/75 and 24/35

50/75 + 24/35 is 142/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    24/35 = 24 × 15/35 × 15 = 360/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/525 + 360/525 = 350 + 360/525 = 710/525
  5. 710/525 simplified gives 142/105
  6. So, 50/75 + 24/35 = 142/105
    In mixed form: 137/105

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