Add 35/4 and 24/32
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 24/32
35/4 + 24/32 is 19/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
35/4 = 35 × 8/4 × 8 = 280/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
24/32 = 24 × 1/32 × 1 = 24/32 - Add the two like fractions:
280/32 + 24/32 = 280 + 24/32 = 304/32 - 304/32 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 35/4 + 24/32 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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