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Add 35/24 and 75/32

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 2 11/32

35/24 + 75/32 is 365/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    35/24 = 35 × 4/24 × 4 = 140/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    75/32 = 75 × 3/32 × 3 = 225/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/96 + 225/96 = 140 + 225/96 = 365/96
  5. So, 35/24 + 75/32 = 365/96
    In mixed form: 377/96

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