Add 14/2 and 24/35, Solve 7 0/2 + 24/35 as a fraction

Add 14/2 and 24/35

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 24/35

14/2 + 24/35 is 269/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
14/2 = 14 × 35/2 × 35 = 490/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70
Add the two like fractions:
490/70 + 48/70 = 490 + 48/70 = 538/70
538/70 simplified gives 269/35
So, 14/2 + 24/35 = 269/35
In mixed form: 724/35

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