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Add 5/35 and 1/24

5/35 + 1/24 is 31/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/840 + 35/840 = 120 + 35/840 = 155/840
  5. 155/840 simplified gives 31/168
  6. So, 5/35 + 1/24 = 31/168

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