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Add 30/35 and 4/24

30/35 + 4/24 is 43/42.

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,
    30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/840 + 140/840 = 720 + 140/840 = 860/840
  5. 860/840 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 30/35 + 4/24 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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