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Add 24/4 and 9/35

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 9/35

24/4 + 9/35 is 219/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    24/4 = 24 × 35/4 × 35 = 840/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/140 + 36/140 = 840 + 36/140 = 876/140
  5. 876/140 simplified gives 219/35
  6. So, 24/4 + 9/35 = 219/35
    In mixed form: 69/35

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