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Add 35/25 and 42/24

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1 18/24

35/25 + 42/24 is 63/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    35/25 = 35 × 24/25 × 24 = 840/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/600 + 1050/600 = 840 + 1050/600 = 1890/600
  5. 1890/600 simplified gives 63/20
  6. So, 35/25 + 42/24 = 63/20
    In mixed form: 33/20

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