Add 21/24 and 12/35
21/24 + 12/35 is 341/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840 - Add the two like fractions:
735/840 + 288/840 = 735 + 288/840 = 1023/840 - 1023/840 simplified gives 341/280
- So, 21/24 + 12/35 = 341/280
In mixed form: 161/280
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