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Add 45/24 and 8/35

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 8/35

45/24 + 8/35 is 589/280.

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,
    45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/840 + 192/840 = 1575 + 192/840 = 1767/840
  5. 1767/840 simplified gives 589/280
  6. So, 45/24 + 8/35 = 589/280
    In mixed form: 229/280

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