Add 56/24 and 1/35
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 1/35
56/24 + 1/35 is 248/105.
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,
56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/840 + 24/840 = 1960 + 24/840 = 1984/840 - 1984/840 simplified gives 248/105
- So, 56/24 + 1/35 = 248/105
In mixed form: 238/105
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