Add 24/72 and 12/35
24/72 + 12/35 is 71/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
24/72 = 24 × 35/72 × 35 = 840/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
12/35 = 12 × 72/35 × 72 = 864/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
840/2520 + 864/2520 = 840 + 864/2520 = 1704/2520 - 1704/2520 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 24/72 + 12/35 = 71/105
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