Add 5/35 and 15/24
5/35 + 15/24 is 43/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
120/840 + 525/840 = 120 + 525/840 = 645/840 - 645/840 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 5/35 + 15/24 = 43/56
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