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Add 1/35 and 42/24

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 18/24

1/35 + 42/24 is 249/140.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/840 + 1470/840 = 24 + 1470/840 = 1494/840
  5. 1494/840 simplified gives 249/140
  6. So, 1/35 + 42/24 = 249/140
    In mixed form: 1109/140

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