Add 35/75 and 16/24
35/75 + 16/24 is 17/15.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
280/600 + 400/600 = 280 + 400/600 = 680/600 - 680/600 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 35/75 + 16/24 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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