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Add 24/6 and 24/35

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 24/35

24/6 + 24/35 is 164/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/210 + 144/210 = 840 + 144/210 = 984/210
  5. 984/210 simplified gives 164/35
  6. So, 24/6 + 24/35 = 164/35
    In mixed form: 424/35

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