Add 24/28 and 3/35
24/28 + 3/35 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 12/140 = 120 + 12/140 = 132/140 - 132/140 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 24/28 + 3/35 = 33/35
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