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Add 35/36 and 24/84

35/36 + 24/84 is 317/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
    24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/252 + 72/252 = 245 + 72/252 = 317/252
  5. So, 35/36 + 24/84 = 317/252
    In mixed form: 165/252

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