Add 35/24 and 20/28, Solve 1 11/24 + 20/28 as a fraction

Add 35/24 and 20/28

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 20/28

35/24 + 20/28 is 365/168.

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,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
20/28 = 20 × 6/28 × 6 = 120/168
Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 120/168 = 245 + 120/168 = 365/168
So, 35/24 + 20/28 = 365/168
In mixed form: 229/168

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