Add 16/35 and 12/24
16/35 + 12/24 is 67/70.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 24/35 × 24 = 384/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
384/840 + 420/840 = 384 + 420/840 = 804/840 - 804/840 simplified gives 67/70
- So, 16/35 + 12/24 = 67/70
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