Add 40/35 and 28/24, Solve 1 5/35 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 40/35 and 28/24

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

40/35 + 28/24 is 97/42.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
40/35 = 40 × 24/35 × 24 = 960/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
Add the two like fractions:
960/840 + 980/840 = 960 + 980/840 = 1940/840
1940/840 simplified gives 97/42
So, 40/35 + 28/24 = 97/42
In mixed form: 213/42

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