Add 1/24 and 5/35
1/24 + 5/35 is 31/168.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
35/840 + 120/840 = 35 + 120/840 = 155/840 - 155/840 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 1/24 + 5/35 = 31/168
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