Add 1/18 and 24/84
1/18 + 24/84 is 43/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
1/18 = 1 × 14/18 × 14 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 72/252 = 14 + 72/252 = 86/252 - 86/252 simplified gives 43/126
- So, 1/18 + 24/84 = 43/126
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