Add 24/12 and 7/35
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 7/35
24/12 + 7/35 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
840/420 + 84/420 = 840 + 84/420 = 924/420 - 924/420 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 24/12 + 7/35 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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