Add 24/15 and 30/35
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 30/35
24/15 + 30/35 is 86/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
30/35 = 30 × 3/35 × 3 = 90/105 - Add the two like fractions:
168/105 + 90/105 = 168 + 90/105 = 258/105 - 258/105 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 24/15 + 30/35 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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