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Add 32/24 and 35/10

1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 3 5/10

32/24 + 35/10 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    35/10 = 35 × 12/10 × 12 = 420/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/120 + 420/120 = 160 + 420/120 = 580/120
  5. 580/120 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 32/24 + 35/10 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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