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

Add 24/3 and 8/35

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

24/3 + 8/35 is 288/35.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105
Add the two like fractions:
840/105 + 24/105 = 840 + 24/105 = 864/105
864/105 simplified gives 288/35
So, 24/3 + 8/35 = 288/35
In mixed form: 88/35

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