Add 35/24 and 28/42
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 28/42
35/24 + 28/42 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 112/168 = 245 + 112/168 = 357/168 - 357/168 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 35/24 + 28/42 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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