Add 14/35 and 16/24
14/35 + 16/24 is 16/15.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
336/840 + 560/840 = 336 + 560/840 = 896/840 - 896/840 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 14/35 + 16/24 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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