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Add 35/42 and 18/24

35/42 + 18/24 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/168 + 126/168 = 140 + 126/168 = 266/168
  5. 266/168 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 35/42 + 18/24 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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