Add 24/28 and 72/35, Solve 24/28 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 72/35

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

24/28 + 72/35 is 102/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140
Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 288/140 = 120 + 288/140 = 408/140
408/140 simplified gives 102/35
So, 24/28 + 72/35 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35

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