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Add 35/21 and 20/24

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 20/24

35/21 + 20/24 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/168 + 140/168 = 280 + 140/168 = 420/168
  5. 420/168 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 35/21 + 20/24 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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