Add 7/35 and 9/24
7/35 + 9/24 is 23/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 315/840 = 168 + 315/840 = 483/840 - 483/840 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 7/35 + 9/24 = 23/40
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