Add 24/27 and 12/35
24/27 + 12/35 is 388/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
24/27 = 24 × 35/27 × 35 = 840/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
12/35 = 12 × 27/35 × 27 = 324/945 - Add the two like fractions:
840/945 + 324/945 = 840 + 324/945 = 1164/945 - 1164/945 simplified gives 388/315
- So, 24/27 + 12/35 = 388/315
In mixed form: 173/315
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