Add 28/35 and 3/24, Solve 28/35 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 28/35 and 3/24

28/35 + 3/24 is 37/40.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
28/35 = 28 × 24/35 × 24 = 672/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
Add the two like fractions:
672/840 + 105/840 = 672 + 105/840 = 777/840
777/840 simplified gives 37/40
So, 28/35 + 3/24 = 37/40

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