Add 42/35 and 15/24
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 15/24
42/35 + 15/24 is 73/40.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/840 + 525/840 = 1008 + 525/840 = 1533/840 - 1533/840 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 42/35 + 15/24 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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