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Add 35/5 and 24/35

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 24/35

35/5 + 24/35 is 269/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    35/5 = 35 × 7/5 × 7 = 245/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    24/35 = 24 × 1/35 × 1 = 24/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/35 + 24/35 = 245 + 24/35 = 269/35
  5. So, 35/5 + 24/35 = 269/35
    In mixed form: 724/35

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