Add 10/84 and 7/24
10/84 + 7/24 is 23/56.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 49/168 = 20 + 49/168 = 69/168 - 69/168 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 10/84 + 7/24 = 23/56
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