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Add 32/35 and 40/24

1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 1 16/24

32/35 + 40/24 is 271/105.

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,
    32/35 = 32 × 24/35 × 24 = 768/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/840 + 1400/840 = 768 + 1400/840 = 2168/840
  5. 2168/840 simplified gives 271/105
  6. So, 32/35 + 40/24 = 271/105
    In mixed form: 261/105

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