Add 14/35 and 15/24
14/35 + 15/24 is 41/40.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 24/35 × 24 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
336/840 + 525/840 = 336 + 525/840 = 861/840 - 861/840 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 14/35 + 15/24 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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