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Add 96/35 and 10/24

1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 10/24

96/35 + 10/24 is 1327/420.

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,
    96/35 = 96 × 24/35 × 24 = 2304/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/840 + 350/840 = 2304 + 350/840 = 2654/840
  5. 2654/840 simplified gives 1327/420
  6. So, 96/35 + 10/24 = 1327/420
    In mixed form: 367/420

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