Add 28/24 and 20/35, Solve 1 4/24 + 20/35 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 20/35

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 20/35

28/24 + 20/35 is 73/42.

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,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840
Add the two like fractions:
980/840 + 480/840 = 980 + 480/840 = 1460/840
1460/840 simplified gives 73/42
So, 28/24 + 20/35 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42

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