Add 2/35 and 42/24
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/35 + 42/24 is 253/140.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840 - Add the two like fractions:
48/840 + 1470/840 = 48 + 1470/840 = 1518/840 - 1518/840 simplified gives 253/140
- So, 2/35 + 42/24 = 253/140
In mixed form: 1113/140
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