Add 24/35 and 7/16
24/35 + 7/16 is 629/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Add the two like fractions:
384/560 + 245/560 = 384 + 245/560 = 629/560 - So, 24/35 + 7/16 = 629/560
In mixed form: 169/560
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