Add 49/35 and 21/24, Solve 1 14/35 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 49/35 and 21/24

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 21/24

49/35 + 21/24 is 91/40.

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,
49/35 = 49 × 24/35 × 24 = 1176/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840
Add the two like fractions:
1176/840 + 735/840 = 1176 + 735/840 = 1911/840
1911/840 simplified gives 91/40
So, 49/35 + 21/24 = 91/40
In mixed form: 211/40

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