Add 35/14 and 16/24
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 16/24
35/14 + 16/24 is 19/6.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 112/168 = 420 + 112/168 = 532/168 - 532/168 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 35/14 + 16/24 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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