Add 56/35 and 6/24, Solve 1 21/35 + 6/24 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 6/24

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 6/24

56/35 + 6/24 is 37/20.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840
Add the two like fractions:
1344/840 + 210/840 = 1344 + 210/840 = 1554/840
1554/840 simplified gives 37/20
So, 56/35 + 6/24 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20

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