Add 24/9 and 12/35, Solve 2 6/9 + 12/35 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 12/35

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 12/35

24/9 + 12/35 is 316/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
24/9 = 24 × 35/9 × 35 = 840/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
Add the two like fractions:
840/315 + 108/315 = 840 + 108/315 = 948/315
948/315 simplified gives 316/105
So, 24/9 + 12/35 = 316/105
In mixed form: 31/105

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