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Add 35/14 and 72/24

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 3 0/24

35/14 + 72/24 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    35/14 = 35 × 12/14 × 12 = 420/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 504/168 = 420 + 504/168 = 924/168
  5. 924/168 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 35/14 + 72/24 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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