Add 2/35 and 40/24
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 16/24
2/35 + 40/24 is 181/105.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840 - Add the two like fractions:
48/840 + 1400/840 = 48 + 1400/840 = 1448/840 - 1448/840 simplified gives 181/105
- So, 2/35 + 40/24 = 181/105
In mixed form: 176/105
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