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Add 48/35 and 10/24

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 10/24

48/35 + 10/24 is 751/420.

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,
    48/35 = 48 × 24/35 × 24 = 1152/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/840 + 350/840 = 1152 + 350/840 = 1502/840
  5. 1502/840 simplified gives 751/420
  6. So, 48/35 + 10/24 = 751/420
    In mixed form: 1331/420

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