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Add 35/24 and 21/28

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 21/28

35/24 + 21/28 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    21/28 = 21 × 6/28 × 6 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/168 + 126/168 = 245 + 126/168 = 371/168
  5. 371/168 simplified gives 53/24
  6. So, 35/24 + 21/28 = 53/24
    In mixed form: 25/24

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