Add 20/24 and 24/35
20/24 + 24/35 is 319/210.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840 - Add the two like fractions:
700/840 + 576/840 = 700 + 576/840 = 1276/840 - 1276/840 simplified gives 319/210
- So, 20/24 + 24/35 = 319/210
In mixed form: 1109/210
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