Add 24/48 and 6/35
24/48 + 6/35 is 47/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
24/48 = 24 × 35/48 × 35 = 840/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1680 + 288/1680 = 840 + 288/1680 = 1128/1680 - 1128/1680 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 24/48 + 6/35 = 47/70
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