Add 35/24 and 21/7
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 3 0/7
35/24 + 21/7 is 107/24.
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,
21/7 = 21 × 24/7 × 24 = 504/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 504/168 = 245 + 504/168 = 749/168 - 749/168 simplified gives 107/24
- So, 35/24 + 21/7 = 107/24
In mixed form: 411/24
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