Add 3/35 and 21/24
3/35 + 21/24 is 269/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
72/840 + 735/840 = 72 + 735/840 = 807/840 - 807/840 simplified gives 269/280
- So, 3/35 + 21/24 = 269/280
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