Add 72/35 and 90/24, Solve 2 2/35 + 3 18/24 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 90/24

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

72/35 + 90/24 is 813/140.

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,
90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
Add the two like fractions:
1728/840 + 3150/840 = 1728 + 3150/840 = 4878/840
4878/840 simplified gives 813/140
So, 72/35 + 90/24 = 813/140
In mixed form: 5113/140

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