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Add 35/24 and 40/6

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 6 4/6

35/24 + 40/6 is 65/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/24 + 160/24 = 35 + 160/24 = 195/24
  5. 195/24 simplified gives 65/8
  6. So, 35/24 + 40/6 = 65/8
    In mixed form: 81/8

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