Add 2/35 and 27/24, Solve 2/35 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 27/24

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

2/35 + 27/24 is 331/280.

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,
2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840
Add the two like fractions:
48/840 + 945/840 = 48 + 945/840 = 993/840
993/840 simplified gives 331/280
So, 2/35 + 27/24 = 331/280
In mixed form: 151/280

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