Add 3/24 and 63/35, Solve 3/24 + 1 28/35 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 63/35

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

3/24 + 63/35 is 77/40.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
63/35 = 63 × 24/35 × 24 = 1512/840
Add the two like fractions:
105/840 + 1512/840 = 105 + 1512/840 = 1617/840
1617/840 simplified gives 77/40
So, 3/24 + 63/35 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40

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