Add 35/70 and 1/24
35/70 + 1/24 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
35/70 = 35 × 12/70 × 12 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 35/840 = 420 + 35/840 = 455/840 - 455/840 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 35/70 + 1/24 = 13/24
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