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Add 35/24 and 21/56

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 21/56

35/24 + 21/56 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
    21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/168 + 63/168 = 245 + 63/168 = 308/168
  5. 308/168 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 35/24 + 21/56 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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