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Add 35/84 and 63/24

1st number: 35/84, 2nd number: 2 15/24

35/84 + 63/24 is 73/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/168 + 441/168 = 70 + 441/168 = 511/168
  5. 511/168 simplified gives 73/24
  6. So, 35/84 + 63/24 = 73/24
    In mixed form: 31/24

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