Add 35/14 and 15/24
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 15/24
35/14 + 15/24 is 25/8.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 105/168 = 420 + 105/168 = 525/168 - 525/168 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 35/14 + 15/24 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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