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Add 12/35 and 1/24

12/35 + 1/24 is 323/840.

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,
    12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/840 + 35/840 = 288 + 35/840 = 323/840
  5. So, 12/35 + 1/24 = 323/840

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