Add 24/28 and 32/35
24/28 + 32/35 is 62/35.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 4/35 × 4 = 128/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 128/140 = 120 + 128/140 = 248/140 - 248/140 simplified gives 62/35
- So, 24/28 + 32/35 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35
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