Add 24/35 and 16/30
24/35 + 16/30 is 128/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
144/210 + 112/210 = 144 + 112/210 = 256/210 - 256/210 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 24/35 + 16/30 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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