Add 5/24 and 28/35
5/24 + 28/35 is 121/120.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 24/35 × 24 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
175/840 + 672/840 = 175 + 672/840 = 847/840 - 847/840 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 5/24 + 28/35 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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