Add 10/24 and 20/84
10/24 + 20/84 is 55/84.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168 - Add the two like fractions:
70/168 + 40/168 = 70 + 40/168 = 110/168 - 110/168 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 10/24 + 20/84 = 55/84
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