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Add 35/24 and 8/28

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 8/28

35/24 + 8/28 is 293/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    8/28 = 8 × 6/28 × 6 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/168 + 48/168 = 245 + 48/168 = 293/168
  5. So, 35/24 + 8/28 = 293/168
    In mixed form: 1125/168

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