Add 8/24 and 28/35
8/24 + 28/35 is 17/15.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 24/35 × 24 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
280/840 + 672/840 = 280 + 672/840 = 952/840 - 952/840 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 8/24 + 28/35 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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