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Add 35/24 and 40/9

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 4 4/9

35/24 + 40/9 is 425/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/72 + 320/72 = 105 + 320/72 = 425/72
  5. So, 35/24 + 40/9 = 425/72
    In mixed form: 565/72

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