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Add 24/84 and 12/35

24/84 + 12/35 is 22/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    12/35 = 12 × 12/35 × 12 = 144/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/420 + 144/420 = 120 + 144/420 = 264/420
  5. 264/420 simplified gives 22/35
  6. So, 24/84 + 12/35 = 22/35

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