Add 6/35 and 60/24, Solve 6/35 + 2 12/24 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 60/24

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

6/35 + 60/24 is 187/70.

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,
60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
Add the two like fractions:
144/840 + 2100/840 = 144 + 2100/840 = 2244/840
2244/840 simplified gives 187/70
So, 6/35 + 60/24 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70

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