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Add 63/24 and 2/35

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 2/35

63/24 + 2/35 is 751/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/840 + 48/840 = 2205 + 48/840 = 2253/840
  5. 2253/840 simplified gives 751/280
  6. So, 63/24 + 2/35 = 751/280
    In mixed form: 2191/280

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