Add 35/75 and 24/30
35/75 + 24/30 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 120/150 = 70 + 120/150 = 190/150 - 190/150 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 35/75 + 24/30 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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