Add 3/24 and 18/35
3/24 + 18/35 is 179/280.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
18/35 = 18 × 24/35 × 24 = 432/840 - Add the two like fractions:
105/840 + 432/840 = 105 + 432/840 = 537/840 - 537/840 simplified gives 179/280
- So, 3/24 + 18/35 = 179/280
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