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Add 35/7 and 28/24

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1 4/24

35/7 + 28/24 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    35/7 = 35 × 24/7 × 24 = 840/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/168 + 196/168 = 840 + 196/168 = 1036/168
  5. 1036/168 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 35/7 + 28/24 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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