Add 24/6 and 28/35, Solve 4 0/6 + 28/35 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 28/35

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 28/35

24/6 + 28/35 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210
Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 168/210 = 840 + 168/210 = 1008/210
1008/210 simplified gives 24/5
So, 24/6 + 28/35 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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