Add 35/16 and 20/24
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 20/24
35/16 + 20/24 is 145/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
35/16 = 35 × 3/16 × 3 = 105/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
20/24 = 20 × 2/24 × 2 = 40/48 - Add the two like fractions:
105/48 + 40/48 = 105 + 40/48 = 145/48 - So, 35/16 + 20/24 = 145/48
In mixed form: 31/48
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