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Add 14/35 and 40/24

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 1 16/24

14/35 + 40/24 is 31/15.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 24/35 × 24 = 336/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/840 + 1400/840 = 336 + 1400/840 = 1736/840
  5. 1736/840 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 14/35 + 40/24 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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