Add 16/24 and 10/35
16/24 + 10/35 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
10/35 = 10 × 24/35 × 24 = 240/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 240/840 = 560 + 240/840 = 800/840 - 800/840 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 16/24 + 10/35 = 20/21
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