Add 3/84 and 2/24
3/84 + 2/24 is 5/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 14/168 = 6 + 14/168 = 20/168 - 20/168 simplified gives 5/42
- So, 3/84 + 2/24 = 5/42
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