Add 16/24 and 21/35
16/24 + 21/35 is 19/15.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 504/840 = 560 + 504/840 = 1064/840 - 1064/840 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 16/24 + 21/35 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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