Add 12/35 and 56/24, Solve 12/35 + 2 8/24 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 56/24

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

12/35 + 56/24 is 281/105.

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,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
Add the two like fractions:
288/840 + 1960/840 = 288 + 1960/840 = 2248/840
2248/840 simplified gives 281/105
So, 12/35 + 56/24 = 281/105
In mixed form: 271/105

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