Add 24/35 and 21/30
24/35 + 21/30 is 97/70.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
144/210 + 147/210 = 144 + 147/210 = 291/210 - 291/210 simplified gives 97/70
- So, 24/35 + 21/30 = 97/70
In mixed form: 127/70
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