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Add 24/35 and 4/6

24/35 + 4/6 is 142/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/210 + 140/210 = 144 + 140/210 = 284/210
  5. 284/210 simplified gives 142/105
  6. So, 24/35 + 4/6 = 142/105
    In mixed form: 137/105

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