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Add 24/27 and 4/35

24/27 + 4/35 is 316/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 35 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    24/27 = 24 × 35/27 × 35 = 840/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    4/35 = 4 × 27/35 × 27 = 108/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/945 + 108/945 = 840 + 108/945 = 948/945
  5. 948/945 simplified gives 316/315
  6. So, 24/27 + 4/35 = 316/315
    In mixed form: 11/315

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