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Add 3/24 and 35/7

1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 5 0/7

3/24 + 35/7 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    35/7 = 35 × 24/7 × 24 = 840/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/168 + 840/168 = 21 + 840/168 = 861/168
  5. 861/168 simplified gives 41/8
  6. So, 3/24 + 35/7 = 41/8
    In mixed form: 51/8

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