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Add 35/24 and 70/63

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 7/63

35/24 + 70/63 is 185/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    35/24 = 35 × 21/24 × 21 = 735/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/504 + 560/504 = 735 + 560/504 = 1295/504
  5. 1295/504 simplified gives 185/72
  6. So, 35/24 + 70/63 = 185/72
    In mixed form: 241/72

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