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Add 35/42 and 35/24

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

35/42 + 35/24 is 55/24.

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,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/168 + 245/168 = 140 + 245/168 = 385/168
5. 385/168 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 35/42 + 35/24 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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