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Add 21/35 and 5/24

21/35 + 5/24 is 97/120.

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,
    21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/840 + 175/840 = 504 + 175/840 = 679/840
  5. 679/840 simplified gives 97/120
  6. So, 21/35 + 5/24 = 97/120

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