Add 24/15 and 14/35, Solve 1 9/15 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 14/35

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 14/35

24/15 + 14/35 is 2/1.

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,
14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105
Add the two like fractions:
168/105 + 42/105 = 168 + 42/105 = 210/105
210/105 simplified gives 2/1
So, 24/15 + 14/35 = 2/1

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