Add 32/24 and 15/35
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 15/35
32/24 + 15/35 is 37/21.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/840 + 360/840 = 1120 + 360/840 = 1480/840 - 1480/840 simplified gives 37/21
- So, 32/24 + 15/35 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21
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