Add 35/14 and 10/24
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 10/24
35/14 + 10/24 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
35/14 = 35 × 12/14 × 12 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 70/168 = 420 + 70/168 = 490/168 - 490/168 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 35/14 + 10/24 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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