Add 5/35 and 9/24
5/35 + 9/24 is 29/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840 - Add the two like fractions:
120/840 + 315/840 = 120 + 315/840 = 435/840 - 435/840 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 5/35 + 9/24 = 29/56
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