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Add 35/18 and 42/24

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 18/24

35/18 + 42/24 is 133/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/72 + 126/72 = 140 + 126/72 = 266/72
  5. 266/72 simplified gives 133/36
  6. So, 35/18 + 42/24 = 133/36
    In mixed form: 325/36

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