Add 56/35 and 14/24, Solve 1 21/35 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 14/24

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

56/35 + 14/24 is 131/60.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840
Add the two like fractions:
1344/840 + 490/840 = 1344 + 490/840 = 1834/840
1834/840 simplified gives 131/60
So, 56/35 + 14/24 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60

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