Add 2/35 and 5/24
2/35 + 5/24 is 223/840.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Add the two like fractions:
48/840 + 175/840 = 48 + 175/840 = 223/840 - So, 2/35 + 5/24 = 223/840
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/35+5/24 2/35+10/24 2/70+5/24 2/35+5/48 6/35+5/24 2/35+15/24 2/35+5/72 10/35+5/24 2/35+25/24 14/35+5/24 2/35+35/24