Add 8/21 and 24/35
8/21 + 24/35 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105 - Add the two like fractions:
40/105 + 72/105 = 40 + 72/105 = 112/105 - 112/105 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/21 + 24/35 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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