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Add 42/35 and 10/24

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 10/24

42/35 + 10/24 is 97/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/840 + 350/840 = 1008 + 350/840 = 1358/840
  5. 1358/840 simplified gives 97/60
  6. So, 42/35 + 10/24 = 97/60
    In mixed form: 137/60

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