Add 5/24 and 21/35
5/24 + 21/35 is 97/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
175/840 + 504/840 = 175 + 504/840 = 679/840 - 679/840 simplified gives 97/120
- So, 5/24 + 21/35 = 97/120
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