Add 35/24 and 21/28
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 21/28
35/24 + 21/28 is 53/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
21/28 = 21 × 6/28 × 6 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 126/168 = 245 + 126/168 = 371/168 - 371/168 simplified gives 53/24
- So, 35/24 + 21/28 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24
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