Add 40/24 and 10/35, Solve 1 16/24 + 10/35 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 10/35

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 10/35

40/24 + 10/35 is 41/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
10/35 = 10 × 24/35 × 24 = 240/840
Add the two like fractions:
1400/840 + 240/840 = 1400 + 240/840 = 1640/840
1640/840 simplified gives 41/21
So, 40/24 + 10/35 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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