Add 24/5 and 21/35, Solve 4 4/5 + 21/35 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 21/35

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 21/35

24/5 + 21/35 is 27/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
24/5 = 24 × 7/5 × 7 = 168/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
21/35 = 21 × 1/35 × 1 = 21/35
Add the two like fractions:
168/35 + 21/35 = 168 + 21/35 = 189/35
189/35 simplified gives 27/5
So, 24/5 + 21/35 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5

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