Add 3/24 and 45/28, Solve 3/24 + 1 17/28 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 45/28

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

3/24 + 45/28 is 97/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168
Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 270/168 = 21 + 270/168 = 291/168
291/168 simplified gives 97/56
So, 3/24 + 45/28 = 97/56
In mixed form: 141/56

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