Add 21/35 and 1/24
21/35 + 1/24 is 77/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Add the two like fractions:
504/840 + 35/840 = 504 + 35/840 = 539/840 - 539/840 simplified gives 77/120
- So, 21/35 + 1/24 = 77/120
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