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Add 15/35 and 45/24

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 21/24

15/35 + 45/24 is 129/56.

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,
    15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/840 + 1575/840 = 360 + 1575/840 = 1935/840
  5. 1935/840 simplified gives 129/56
  6. So, 15/35 + 45/24 = 129/56
    In mixed form: 217/56

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