Add 81/24 and 8/35, Solve 3 9/24 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 81/24 and 8/35

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 8/35

81/24 + 8/35 is 1009/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
81/24 = 81 × 35/24 × 35 = 2835/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840
Add the two like fractions:
2835/840 + 192/840 = 2835 + 192/840 = 3027/840
3027/840 simplified gives 1009/280
So, 81/24 + 8/35 = 1009/280
In mixed form: 3169/280

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