Add 21/24 and 10/35
21/24 + 10/35 is 65/56.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
10/35 = 10 × 24/35 × 24 = 240/840 - Add the two like fractions:
735/840 + 240/840 = 735 + 240/840 = 975/840 - 975/840 simplified gives 65/56
- So, 21/24 + 10/35 = 65/56
In mixed form: 19/56
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