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Add 45/35 and 21/24

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 21/24

45/35 + 21/24 is 121/56.

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,
    45/35 = 45 × 24/35 × 24 = 1080/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/840 + 735/840 = 1080 + 735/840 = 1815/840
  5. 1815/840 simplified gives 121/56
  6. So, 45/35 + 21/24 = 121/56
    In mixed form: 29/56

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