Add 7/24 and 28/35
7/24 + 28/35 is 131/120.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 24/35 × 24 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
245/840 + 672/840 = 245 + 672/840 = 917/840 - 917/840 simplified gives 131/120
- So, 7/24 + 28/35 = 131/120
In mixed form: 111/120
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