Add 96/35 and 40/24, Solve 2 26/35 + 1 16/24 as a fraction

Add 96/35 and 40/24

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

96/35 + 40/24 is 463/105.

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,
96/35 = 96 × 24/35 × 24 = 2304/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
Add the two like fractions:
2304/840 + 1400/840 = 2304 + 1400/840 = 3704/840
3704/840 simplified gives 463/105
So, 96/35 + 40/24 = 463/105
In mixed form: 443/105

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