Add 63/24 and 96/70, Solve 2 15/24 + 1 26/70 as a fraction

Add 63/24 and 96/70

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 26/70

63/24 + 96/70 is 1119/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
96/70 = 96 × 12/70 × 12 = 1152/840
Add the two like fractions:
2205/840 + 1152/840 = 2205 + 1152/840 = 3357/840
3357/840 simplified gives 1119/280
So, 63/24 + 96/70 = 1119/280
In mixed form: 3279/280

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