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Add 54/35 and 3/24

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 3/24

54/35 + 3/24 is 467/280.

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,
    54/35 = 54 × 24/35 × 24 = 1296/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/840 + 105/840 = 1296 + 105/840 = 1401/840
  5. 1401/840 simplified gives 467/280
  6. So, 54/35 + 3/24 = 467/280
    In mixed form: 1187/280

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