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Add 3/24 and 9/35

3/24 + 9/35 is 107/280.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    9/35 = 9 × 24/35 × 24 = 216/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/840 + 216/840 = 105 + 216/840 = 321/840
  5. 321/840 simplified gives 107/280
  6. So, 3/24 + 9/35 = 107/280

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