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Add 6/24 and 25/35

6/24 + 25/35 is 27/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    25/35 = 25 × 24/35 × 24 = 600/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/840 + 600/840 = 210 + 600/840 = 810/840
  5. 810/840 simplified gives 27/28
  6. So, 6/24 + 25/35 = 27/28

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