Add 35/24 and 12/10
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 2/10
35/24 + 12/10 is 319/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
12/10 = 12 × 12/10 × 12 = 144/120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/120 + 144/120 = 175 + 144/120 = 319/120 - So, 35/24 + 12/10 = 319/120
In mixed form: 279/120
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