Add 12/35 and 20/24
12/35 + 20/24 is 247/210.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840 - Add the two like fractions:
288/840 + 700/840 = 288 + 700/840 = 988/840 - 988/840 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 12/35 + 20/24 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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