Add 8/24 and 12/35
8/24 + 12/35 is 71/105.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840 - Add the two like fractions:
280/840 + 288/840 = 280 + 288/840 = 568/840 - 568/840 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 8/24 + 12/35 = 71/105
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