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Add 35/6 and 24/4

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 6 0/4

35/6 + 24/4 is 71/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    35/6 = 35 × 2/6 × 2 = 70/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    24/4 = 24 × 3/4 × 3 = 72/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/12 + 72/12 = 70 + 72/12 = 142/12
  5. 142/12 simplified gives 71/6
  6. So, 35/6 + 24/4 = 71/6
    In mixed form: 115/6

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