Add 24/8 and 3/35
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 3/35
24/8 + 3/35 is 108/35.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 24/280 = 840 + 24/280 = 864/280 - 864/280 simplified gives 108/35
- So, 24/8 + 3/35 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35
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