Add 36/24 and 9/70, Solve 1 12/24 + 9/70 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 9/70

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 9/70

36/24 + 9/70 is 57/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
9/70 = 9 × 12/70 × 12 = 108/840
Add the two like fractions:
1260/840 + 108/840 = 1260 + 108/840 = 1368/840
1368/840 simplified gives 57/35
So, 36/24 + 9/70 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35

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