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Add 9/35 and 24/6

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 4 0/6

9/35 + 24/6 is 149/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/210 + 840/210 = 54 + 840/210 = 894/210
  5. 894/210 simplified gives 149/35
  6. So, 9/35 + 24/6 = 149/35
    In mixed form: 49/35

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