Add 24/16 and 5/35
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 5/35
24/16 + 5/35 is 23/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Add the two like fractions:
840/560 + 80/560 = 840 + 80/560 = 920/560 - 920/560 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 24/16 + 5/35 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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