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Add 28/35 and 35/24

1st number: 28/35, 2nd number: 1 11/24

28/35 + 35/24 is 271/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    28/35 = 28 × 24/35 × 24 = 672/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 1225/840 = 672 + 1225/840 = 1897/840
  5. 1897/840 simplified gives 271/120
  6. So, 28/35 + 35/24 = 271/120
    In mixed form: 231/120

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