Add 75/24 and 14/35
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 14/35
75/24 + 14/35 is 141/40.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
14/35 = 14 × 24/35 × 24 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/840 + 336/840 = 2625 + 336/840 = 2961/840 - 2961/840 simplified gives 141/40
- So, 75/24 + 14/35 = 141/40
In mixed form: 321/40
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