Add 3/15 and 24/7, Solve 3/15 + 3 3/7 as a fraction

Add 3/15 and 24/7

1^st number: 3/15, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

3/15 + 24/7 is 127/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
24/7 = 24 × 15/7 × 15 = 360/105
Add the two like fractions:
21/105 + 360/105 = 21 + 360/105 = 381/105
381/105 simplified gives 127/35
So, 3/15 + 24/7 = 127/35
In mixed form: 322/35

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