Add 16/35 and 14/24
16/35 + 14/24 is 437/420.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840 - Add the two like fractions:
384/840 + 490/840 = 384 + 490/840 = 874/840 - 874/840 simplified gives 437/420
- So, 16/35 + 14/24 = 437/420
In mixed form: 117/420
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