Add 35/6 and 24/28, Solve 5 5/6 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 24/28

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 24/28

35/6 + 24/28 is 281/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
35/6 = 35 × 14/6 × 14 = 490/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
Add the two like fractions:
490/84 + 72/84 = 490 + 72/84 = 562/84
562/84 simplified gives 281/42
So, 35/6 + 24/28 = 281/42
In mixed form: 629/42

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