Add 1/35 and 72/24, Solve 1/35 + 3 0/24 as a fraction

Add 1/35 and 72/24

1^st number: 1/35, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

1/35 + 72/24 is 106/35.

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,
1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840
Add the two like fractions:
24/840 + 2520/840 = 24 + 2520/840 = 2544/840
2544/840 simplified gives 106/35
So, 1/35 + 72/24 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35

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