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Add 35/24 and 63/15

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 4 3/15

35/24 + 63/15 is 679/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    63/15 = 63 × 8/15 × 8 = 504/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/120 + 504/120 = 175 + 504/120 = 679/120
  5. So, 35/24 + 63/15 = 679/120
    In mixed form: 579/120

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