Add 81/35 and 21/24
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 21/24
81/35 + 21/24 is 893/280.
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,
81/35 = 81 × 24/35 × 24 = 1944/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/840 + 735/840 = 1944 + 735/840 = 2679/840 - 2679/840 simplified gives 893/280
- So, 81/35 + 21/24 = 893/280
In mixed form: 353/280
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