Add 24/2 and 35/6
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 5 5/6
24/2 + 35/6 is 107/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
24/2 = 24 × 3/2 × 3 = 72/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
35/6 = 35 × 1/6 × 1 = 35/6 - Add the two like fractions:
72/6 + 35/6 = 72 + 35/6 = 107/6 - So, 24/2 + 35/6 = 107/6
In mixed form: 175/6
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