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Add 24/28 and 42/35

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

24/28 + 42/35 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/140 + 168/140 = 120 + 168/140 = 288/140
5. 288/140 simplified gives 72/35
6. So, 24/28 + 42/35 = 72/35
   In mixed form: 22/35

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