Add 5/35 and 24/9, Solve 5/35 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 5/35 and 24/9

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

5/35 + 24/9 is 59/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
24/9 = 24 × 35/9 × 35 = 840/315
Add the two like fractions:
45/315 + 840/315 = 45 + 840/315 = 885/315
885/315 simplified gives 59/21
So, 5/35 + 24/9 = 59/21
In mixed form: 217/21

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