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Add 63/35 and 2/24

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2/24

63/35 + 2/24 is 113/60.

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,
    63/35 = 63 × 24/35 × 24 = 1512/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/840 + 70/840 = 1512 + 70/840 = 1582/840
  5. 1582/840 simplified gives 113/60
  6. So, 63/35 + 2/24 = 113/60
    In mixed form: 153/60

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