Add 24/32 and 18/35
24/32 + 18/35 is 177/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
24/32 = 24 × 35/32 × 35 = 840/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
18/35 = 18 × 32/35 × 32 = 576/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1120 + 576/1120 = 840 + 576/1120 = 1416/1120 - 1416/1120 simplified gives 177/140
- So, 24/32 + 18/35 = 177/140
In mixed form: 137/140
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