Add 24/8 and 10/35
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 10/35
24/8 + 10/35 is 23/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 80/280 = 840 + 80/280 = 920/280 - 920/280 simplified gives 23/7
- So, 24/8 + 10/35 = 23/7
In mixed form: 32/7
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