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Add 24/8 and 42/35

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 7/35

24/8 + 42/35 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/280 + 336/280 = 840 + 336/280 = 1176/280
  5. 1176/280 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 24/8 + 42/35 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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