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Add 15/24 and 10/35

15/24 + 10/35 is 51/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    10/35 = 10 × 24/35 × 24 = 240/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/840 + 240/840 = 525 + 240/840 = 765/840
  5. 765/840 simplified gives 51/56
  6. So, 15/24 + 10/35 = 51/56

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