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Add 5/14 and 35/24

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 11/24

5/14 + 35/24 is 305/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    5/14 = 5 × 12/14 × 12 = 60/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/168 + 245/168 = 60 + 245/168 = 305/168
  5. So, 5/14 + 35/24 = 305/168
    In mixed form: 1137/168

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