Add 35/24 and 48/28
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 20/28
35/24 + 48/28 is 533/168.
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,
48/28 = 48 × 6/28 × 6 = 288/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 288/168 = 245 + 288/168 = 533/168 - So, 35/24 + 48/28 = 533/168
In mixed form: 329/168
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