Add 25/24 and 20/35
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 20/35
25/24 + 20/35 is 271/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840 - Add the two like fractions:
875/840 + 480/840 = 875 + 480/840 = 1355/840 - 1355/840 simplified gives 271/168
- So, 25/24 + 20/35 = 271/168
In mixed form: 1103/168
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