Add 24/3 and 42/35, Solve 8 0/3 + 1 7/35 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 42/35

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

24/3 + 42/35 is 46/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
24/3 = 24 × 35/3 × 35 = 840/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105
Add the two like fractions:
840/105 + 126/105 = 840 + 126/105 = 966/105
966/105 simplified gives 46/5
So, 24/3 + 42/35 = 46/5
In mixed form: 91/5

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