Add 27/24 and 8/35, Solve 1 3/24 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 8/35

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 8/35

27/24 + 8/35 is 379/280.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840
Add the two like fractions:
945/840 + 192/840 = 945 + 192/840 = 1137/840
1137/840 simplified gives 379/280
So, 27/24 + 8/35 = 379/280
In mixed form: 199/280

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