Add 4/9 and 24/35
4/9 + 24/35 is 356/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315 - Add the two like fractions:
140/315 + 216/315 = 140 + 216/315 = 356/315 - So, 4/9 + 24/35 = 356/315
In mixed form: 141/315
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