Add 6/35 and 28/24, Solve 6/35 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 28/24

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

6/35 + 28/24 is 281/210.

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,
6/35 = 6 × 24/35 × 24 = 144/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
Add the two like fractions:
144/840 + 980/840 = 144 + 980/840 = 1124/840
1124/840 simplified gives 281/210
So, 6/35 + 28/24 = 281/210
In mixed form: 171/210

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