Add 35/20 and 8/24
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 8/24
35/20 + 8/24 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
35/20 = 35 × 6/20 × 6 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 40/120 = 210 + 40/120 = 250/120 - 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 35/20 + 8/24 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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