Add 54/24 and 25/35, Solve 2 6/24 + 25/35 as a fraction

Add 54/24 and 25/35

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 25/35

54/24 + 25/35 is 83/28.

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,
54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
25/35 = 25 × 24/35 × 24 = 600/840
Add the two like fractions:
1890/840 + 600/840 = 1890 + 600/840 = 2490/840
2490/840 simplified gives 83/28
So, 54/24 + 25/35 = 83/28
In mixed form: 227/28

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