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Add 60/35 and 84/24

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 3 12/24

60/35 + 84/24 is 73/14.

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,
    60/35 = 60 × 24/35 × 24 = 1440/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/840 + 2940/840 = 1440 + 2940/840 = 4380/840
  5. 4380/840 simplified gives 73/14
  6. So, 60/35 + 84/24 = 73/14
    In mixed form: 53/14

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