Add 8/35 and 20/24
8/35 + 20/24 is 223/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840 - Add the two like fractions:
192/840 + 700/840 = 192 + 700/840 = 892/840 - 892/840 simplified gives 223/210
- So, 8/35 + 20/24 = 223/210
In mixed form: 113/210
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