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Add 24/35 and 5/56

24/35 + 5/56 is 31/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/280 + 25/280 = 192 + 25/280 = 217/280
  5. 217/280 simplified gives 31/40
  6. So, 24/35 + 5/56 = 31/40

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