Add 35/24 and 1/8
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1/8
35/24 + 1/8 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Add the two like fractions:
35/24 + 3/24 = 35 + 3/24 = 38/24 - 38/24 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 35/24 + 1/8 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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