Add 10/35 and 56/24, Solve 10/35 + 2 8/24 as a fraction

Add 10/35 and 56/24

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

10/35 + 56/24 is 55/21.

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,
10/35 = 10 × 24/35 × 24 = 240/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
Add the two like fractions:
240/840 + 1960/840 = 240 + 1960/840 = 2200/840
2200/840 simplified gives 55/21
So, 10/35 + 56/24 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21

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