Add 2/24 and 16/35
2/24 + 16/35 is 227/420.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
16/35 = 16 × 24/35 × 24 = 384/840 - Add the two like fractions:
70/840 + 384/840 = 70 + 384/840 = 454/840 - 454/840 simplified gives 227/420
- So, 2/24 + 16/35 = 227/420
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