Add 3/24 and 4/84
3/24 + 4/84 is 29/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 8/168 = 21 + 8/168 = 29/168 - So, 3/24 + 4/84 = 29/168
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