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Add 36/24 and 10/35

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 10/35

36/24 + 10/35 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    10/35 = 10 × 24/35 × 24 = 240/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/840 + 240/840 = 1260 + 240/840 = 1500/840
  5. 1500/840 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 36/24 + 10/35 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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