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Add 24/35 and 12/7

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

24/35 + 12/7 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   24/35 = 24 × 1/35 × 1 = 24/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   12/7 = 12 × 5/7 × 5 = 60/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/35 + 60/35 = 24 + 60/35 = 84/35
5. 84/35 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 24/35 + 12/7 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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