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Add 10/24 and 35/20

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 15/20

10/24 + 35/20 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    35/20 = 35 × 6/20 × 6 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/120 + 210/120 = 50 + 210/120 = 260/120
  5. 260/120 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 10/24 + 35/20 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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