Add 24/28 and 9/5, Solve 24/28 + 1 4/5 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 9/5

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

24/28 + 9/5 is 93/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
9/5 = 9 × 28/5 × 28 = 252/140
Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 252/140 = 120 + 252/140 = 372/140
372/140 simplified gives 93/35
So, 24/28 + 9/5 = 93/35
In mixed form: 223/35

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