Add 35/75 and 14/24
35/75 + 14/24 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600 - Add the two like fractions:
280/600 + 350/600 = 280 + 350/600 = 630/600 - 630/600 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 35/75 + 14/24 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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