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Add 56/35 and 18/24

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 18/24

56/35 + 18/24 is 47/20.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/840 + 630/840 = 1344 + 630/840 = 1974/840
  5. 1974/840 simplified gives 47/20
  6. So, 56/35 + 18/24 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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