Add 35/7 and 20/24
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 20/24
35/7 + 20/24 is 35/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
35/7 = 35 × 24/7 × 24 = 840/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
840/168 + 140/168 = 840 + 140/168 = 980/168 - 980/168 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 35/7 + 20/24 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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