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Add 35/6 and 30/24

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1 6/24

35/6 + 30/24 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    35/6 = 35 × 4/6 × 4 = 140/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    30/24 = 30 × 1/24 × 1 = 30/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/24 + 30/24 = 140 + 30/24 = 170/24
  5. 170/24 simplified gives 85/12
  6. So, 35/6 + 30/24 = 85/12
    In mixed form: 71/12

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