Add 5/35 and 25/24, Solve 5/35 + 1 1/24 as a fraction

Add 5/35 and 25/24

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

5/35 + 25/24 is 199/168.

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,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
Add the two like fractions:
120/840 + 875/840 = 120 + 875/840 = 995/840
995/840 simplified gives 199/168
So, 5/35 + 25/24 = 199/168
In mixed form: 131/168

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