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Add 8/24 and 15/35

8/24 + 15/35 is 16/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/840 + 360/840 = 280 + 360/840 = 640/840
  5. 640/840 simplified gives 16/21
  6. So, 8/24 + 15/35 = 16/21

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