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Add 2/24 and 24/35

2/24 + 24/35 is 323/420.

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,
    2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/840 + 576/840 = 70 + 576/840 = 646/840
  5. 646/840 simplified gives 323/420
  6. So, 2/24 + 24/35 = 323/420

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