Add 12/35 and 32/24
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 1 8/24
12/35 + 32/24 is 176/105.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
288/840 + 1120/840 = 288 + 1120/840 = 1408/840 - 1408/840 simplified gives 176/105
- So, 12/35 + 32/24 = 176/105
In mixed form: 171/105
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