Add 72/35 and 7/24, Solve 2 2/35 + 7/24 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 7/24

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 7/24

72/35 + 7/24 is 1973/840.

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,
72/35 = 72 × 24/35 × 24 = 1728/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
Add the two like fractions:
1728/840 + 245/840 = 1728 + 245/840 = 1973/840
So, 72/35 + 7/24 = 1973/840
In mixed form: 2293/840

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