Add 16/24 and 27/35
16/24 + 27/35 is 151/105.
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,
27/35 = 27 × 24/35 × 24 = 648/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 648/840 = 560 + 648/840 = 1208/840 - 1208/840 simplified gives 151/105
- So, 16/24 + 27/35 = 151/105
In mixed form: 146/105
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