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Add 24/15 and 4/35

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 4/35

24/15 + 4/35 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/105 + 12/105 = 168 + 12/105 = 180/105
  5. 180/105 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 24/15 + 4/35 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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