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Add 84/35 and 16/24

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 16/24

84/35 + 16/24 is 46/15.

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,
    84/35 = 84 × 24/35 × 24 = 2016/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/840 + 560/840 = 2016 + 560/840 = 2576/840
  5. 2576/840 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 84/35 + 16/24 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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