Add 10/15 and 24/35
10/15 + 24/35 is 142/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
10/15 = 10 × 7/15 × 7 = 70/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105 - Add the two like fractions:
70/105 + 72/105 = 70 + 72/105 = 142/105 - So, 10/15 + 24/35 = 142/105
In mixed form: 137/105
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