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Add 1/84 and 24/3

1st number: 1/84, 2nd number: 8 0/3

1/84 + 24/3 is 673/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    24/3 = 24 × 28/3 × 28 = 672/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/84 + 672/84 = 1 + 672/84 = 673/84
  5. So, 1/84 + 24/3 = 673/84
    In mixed form: 81/84

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