Add 28/24 and 30/35
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 30/35
28/24 + 30/35 is 85/42.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
980/840 + 720/840 = 980 + 720/840 = 1700/840 - 1700/840 simplified gives 85/42
- So, 28/24 + 30/35 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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