Add 4/35 and 27/24
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 1 3/24
4/35 + 27/24 is 347/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
4/35 = 4 × 24/35 × 24 = 96/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840 - Add the two like fractions:
96/840 + 945/840 = 96 + 945/840 = 1041/840 - 1041/840 simplified gives 347/280
- So, 4/35 + 27/24 = 347/280
In mixed form: 167/280
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