Add 45/35 and 7/24
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 7/24
45/35 + 7/24 is 265/168.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 24/35 × 24 = 1080/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/840 + 245/840 = 1080 + 245/840 = 1325/840 - 1325/840 simplified gives 265/168
- So, 45/35 + 7/24 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168
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