Add 35/24 and 16/21
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 16/21
35/24 + 16/21 is 373/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 128/168 = 245 + 128/168 = 373/168 - So, 35/24 + 16/21 = 373/168
In mixed form: 237/168
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