Add 24/15 and 1/35, Solve 1 9/15 + 1/35 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 1/35

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1/35

24/15 + 1/35 is 57/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105
Add the two like fractions:
168/105 + 3/105 = 168 + 3/105 = 171/105
171/105 simplified gives 57/35
So, 24/15 + 1/35 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35

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