Add 7/24 and 21/35
7/24 + 21/35 is 107/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
245/840 + 504/840 = 245 + 504/840 = 749/840 - 749/840 simplified gives 107/120
- So, 7/24 + 21/35 = 107/120
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