Add 35/81 and 24/49
35/81 + 24/49 is 3659/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
35/81 = 35 × 49/81 × 49 = 1715/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
24/49 = 24 × 81/49 × 81 = 1944/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/3969 + 1944/3969 = 1715 + 1944/3969 = 3659/3969 - So, 35/81 + 24/49 = 3659/3969
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