Add 16/24 and 30/35
16/24 + 30/35 is 32/21.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 720/840 = 560 + 720/840 = 1280/840 - 1280/840 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 16/24 + 30/35 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/24+30/35 16/24+60/35 16/48+30/35 16/24+30/70 48/24+30/35 16/24+90/35 16/72+30/35 80/24+30/35