Add 35/75 and 3/24
35/75 + 3/24 is 71/120.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600 - Add the two like fractions:
280/600 + 75/600 = 280 + 75/600 = 355/600 - 355/600 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 35/75 + 3/24 = 71/120
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