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Add 24/35 and 16/18

24/35 + 16/18 is 496/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    24/35 = 24 × 18/35 × 18 = 432/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    16/18 = 16 × 35/18 × 35 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/630 + 560/630 = 432 + 560/630 = 992/630
  5. 992/630 simplified gives 496/315
  6. So, 24/35 + 16/18 = 496/315
    In mixed form: 1181/315

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