Add 35/24 and 14/7
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 2 0/7
35/24 + 14/7 is 83/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 336/168 = 245 + 336/168 = 581/168 - 581/168 simplified gives 83/24
- So, 35/24 + 14/7 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24
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