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Add 2/35 and 21/24

2/35 + 21/24 is 261/280.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/840 + 735/840 = 48 + 735/840 = 783/840
  5. 783/840 simplified gives 261/280
  6. So, 2/35 + 21/24 = 261/280

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