Add 3/35 and 56/24, Solve 3/35 + 2 8/24 as a fraction

Add 3/35 and 56/24

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

3/35 + 56/24 is 254/105.

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,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
Add the two like fractions:
72/840 + 1960/840 = 72 + 1960/840 = 2032/840
2032/840 simplified gives 254/105
So, 3/35 + 56/24 = 254/105
In mixed form: 244/105

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