Add 18/24 and 24/35
18/24 + 24/35 is 201/140.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840 - Add the two like fractions:
630/840 + 576/840 = 630 + 576/840 = 1206/840 - 1206/840 simplified gives 201/140
- So, 18/24 + 24/35 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140
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