Add 35/24 and 12/7, Solve 1 11/24 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 35/24 and 12/7

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

35/24 + 12/7 is 533/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
12/7 = 12 × 24/7 × 24 = 288/168
Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 288/168 = 245 + 288/168 = 533/168
So, 35/24 + 12/7 = 533/168
In mixed form: 329/168

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