Add 24/80 and 12/35
24/80 + 12/35 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Add the two like fractions:
168/560 + 192/560 = 168 + 192/560 = 360/560 - 360/560 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 24/80 + 12/35 = 9/14
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