Add 27/24 and 3/35, Solve 1 3/24 + 3/35 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 3/35

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 3/35

27/24 + 3/35 is 339/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840
Add the two like fractions:
945/840 + 72/840 = 945 + 72/840 = 1017/840
1017/840 simplified gives 339/280
So, 27/24 + 3/35 = 339/280
In mixed form: 159/280

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