Add 2/35 and 45/24, Solve 2/35 + 1 21/24 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 45/24

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

2/35 + 45/24 is 541/280.

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,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
Add the two like fractions:
48/840 + 1575/840 = 48 + 1575/840 = 1623/840
1623/840 simplified gives 541/280
So, 2/35 + 45/24 = 541/280
In mixed form: 1261/280

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