Add 9/24 and 8/35
9/24 + 8/35 is 169/280.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840 - Add the two like fractions:
315/840 + 192/840 = 315 + 192/840 = 507/840 - 507/840 simplified gives 169/280
- So, 9/24 + 8/35 = 169/280
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