Add 15/35 and 4/24
15/35 + 4/24 is 25/42.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840 - Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 140/840 = 360 + 140/840 = 500/840 - 500/840 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 15/35 + 4/24 = 25/42
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