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Add 35/36 and 24/28

35/36 + 24/28 is 461/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/252 + 216/252 = 245 + 216/252 = 461/252
  5. So, 35/36 + 24/28 = 461/252
    In mixed form: 1209/252

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