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Add 35/10 and 72/24

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 3 0/24

35/10 + 72/24 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    35/10 = 35 × 12/10 × 12 = 420/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/120 + 360/120 = 420 + 360/120 = 780/120
  5. 780/120 simplified gives 13/2
  6. So, 35/10 + 72/24 = 13/2
    In mixed form: 61/2

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