Add 96/35 and 60/24, Solve 2 26/35 + 2 12/24 as a fraction

Add 96/35 and 60/24

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

96/35 + 60/24 is 367/70.

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,
96/35 = 96 × 24/35 × 24 = 2304/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
Add the two like fractions:
2304/840 + 2100/840 = 2304 + 2100/840 = 4404/840
4404/840 simplified gives 367/70
So, 96/35 + 60/24 = 367/70
In mixed form: 517/70

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