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Add 1/35 and 2/24

1/35 + 2/24 is 47/420.

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,
    1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/840 + 70/840 = 24 + 70/840 = 94/840
  5. 94/840 simplified gives 47/420
  6. So, 1/35 + 2/24 = 47/420

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