Add 21/35 and 15/24
21/35 + 15/24 is 49/40.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
504/840 + 525/840 = 504 + 525/840 = 1029/840 - 1029/840 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 21/35 + 15/24 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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