Add 24/6 and 5/35
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 5/35
24/6 + 5/35 is 29/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 30/210 = 840 + 30/210 = 870/210 - 870/210 simplified gives 29/7
- So, 24/6 + 5/35 = 29/7
In mixed form: 41/7
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