Add 8/24 and 7/35
8/24 + 7/35 is 8/15.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840 - Add the two like fractions:
280/840 + 168/840 = 280 + 168/840 = 448/840 - 448/840 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 8/24 + 7/35 = 8/15
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