Add 35/15 and 81/24, Solve 2 5/15 + 3 9/24 as a fraction

Add 35/15 and 81/24

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 3 9/24

35/15 + 81/24 is 137/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
81/24 = 81 × 5/24 × 5 = 405/120
Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 405/120 = 280 + 405/120 = 685/120
685/120 simplified gives 137/24
So, 35/15 + 81/24 = 137/24
In mixed form: 517/24

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