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Add 7/35 and 45/24

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 21/24

7/35 + 45/24 is 83/40.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/840 + 1575/840 = 168 + 1575/840 = 1743/840
  5. 1743/840 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 7/35 + 45/24 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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