Add 24/42 and 3/35
24/42 + 3/35 is 23/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 18/210 = 120 + 18/210 = 138/210 - 138/210 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 24/42 + 3/35 = 23/35
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