Add 70/24 and 50/90
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 50/90
70/24 + 50/90 is 125/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/360 + 200/360 = 1050 + 200/360 = 1250/360 - 1250/360 simplified gives 125/36
- So, 70/24 + 50/90 = 125/36
In mixed form: 317/36
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