Add 35/18 and 3/24
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 3/24
35/18 + 3/24 is 149/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
140/72 + 9/72 = 140 + 9/72 = 149/72 - So, 35/18 + 3/24 = 149/72
In mixed form: 25/72
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