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Add 80/24 and 1/35

1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 1/35

80/24 + 1/35 is 353/105.

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,
    80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/840 + 24/840 = 2800 + 24/840 = 2824/840
  5. 2824/840 simplified gives 353/105
  6. So, 80/24 + 1/35 = 353/105
    In mixed form: 338/105

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