Add 35/24 and 7/15
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 7/15
35/24 + 7/15 is 77/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/120 + 56/120 = 175 + 56/120 = 231/120 - 231/120 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 35/24 + 7/15 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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