Add 8/35 and 36/24, Solve 8/35 + 1 12/24 as a fraction

Add 8/35 and 36/24

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

8/35 + 36/24 is 121/70.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840
Add the two like fractions:
192/840 + 1260/840 = 192 + 1260/840 = 1452/840
1452/840 simplified gives 121/70
So, 8/35 + 36/24 = 121/70
In mixed form: 151/70

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