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Add 24/35 and 32/18

1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 14/18

24/35 + 32/18 is 776/315.

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,
    32/18 = 32 × 35/18 × 35 = 1120/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/630 + 1120/630 = 432 + 1120/630 = 1552/630
  5. 1552/630 simplified gives 776/315
  6. So, 24/35 + 32/18 = 776/315
    In mixed form: 2146/315

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