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Add 24/36 and 6/35

24/36 + 6/35 is 88/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    24/36 = 24 × 35/36 × 35 = 840/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    6/35 = 6 × 36/35 × 36 = 216/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1260 + 216/1260 = 840 + 216/1260 = 1056/1260
  5. 1056/1260 simplified gives 88/105
  6. So, 24/36 + 6/35 = 88/105

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