Add 15/35 and 24/7, Solve 15/35 + 3 3/7 as a fraction

Add 15/35 and 24/7

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

15/35 + 24/7 is 27/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
15/35 = 15 × 1/35 × 1 = 15/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
24/7 = 24 × 5/7 × 5 = 120/35
Add the two like fractions:
15/35 + 120/35 = 15 + 120/35 = 135/35
135/35 simplified gives 27/7
So, 15/35 + 24/7 = 27/7
In mixed form: 36/7

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