Add 7/35 and 16/24
7/35 + 16/24 is 13/15.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 560/840 = 168 + 560/840 = 728/840 - 728/840 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 7/35 + 16/24 = 13/15
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