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Add 63/35 and 35/24

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 1 11/24

63/35 + 35/24 is 391/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    63/35 = 63 × 24/35 × 24 = 1512/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/840 + 1225/840 = 1512 + 1225/840 = 2737/840
  5. 2737/840 simplified gives 391/120
  6. So, 63/35 + 35/24 = 391/120
    In mixed form: 331/120

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