Add 56/35 and 3/24, Solve 1 21/35 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 3/24

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 3/24

56/35 + 3/24 is 69/40.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
Add the two like fractions:
1344/840 + 105/840 = 1344 + 105/840 = 1449/840
1449/840 simplified gives 69/40
So, 56/35 + 3/24 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40

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