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Add 35/24 and 18/16

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 2/16

35/24 + 18/16 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    35/24 = 35 × 2/24 × 2 = 70/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    18/16 = 18 × 3/16 × 3 = 54/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/48 + 54/48 = 70 + 54/48 = 124/48
  5. 124/48 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 35/24 + 18/16 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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