Add 50/90 and 24/35
50/90 + 24/35 is 391/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
24/35 = 24 × 18/35 × 18 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 432/630 = 350 + 432/630 = 782/630 - 782/630 simplified gives 391/315
- So, 50/90 + 24/35 = 391/315
In mixed form: 176/315
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