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Add 72/35 and 4/24

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 4/24

72/35 + 4/24 is 467/210.

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,
    72/35 = 72 × 24/35 × 24 = 1728/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/840 + 140/840 = 1728 + 140/840 = 1868/840
  5. 1868/840 simplified gives 467/210
  6. So, 72/35 + 4/24 = 467/210
    In mixed form: 247/210

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