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Add 35/16 and 36/24

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 1 12/24

35/16 + 36/24 is 59/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    35/16 = 35 × 3/16 × 3 = 105/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    36/24 = 36 × 2/24 × 2 = 72/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/48 + 72/48 = 105 + 72/48 = 177/48
  5. 177/48 simplified gives 59/16
  6. So, 35/16 + 36/24 = 59/16
    In mixed form: 311/16

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