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Add 75/35 and 10/24

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 10/24

75/35 + 10/24 is 215/84.

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,
    75/35 = 75 × 24/35 × 24 = 1800/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/840 + 350/840 = 1800 + 350/840 = 2150/840
  5. 2150/840 simplified gives 215/84
  6. So, 75/35 + 10/24 = 215/84
    In mixed form: 247/84

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