Add 84/24 and 3/35
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 3/35
84/24 + 3/35 is 251/70.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/840 + 72/840 = 2940 + 72/840 = 3012/840 - 3012/840 simplified gives 251/70
- So, 84/24 + 3/35 = 251/70
In mixed form: 341/70
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