Add 12/24 and 4/84
12/24 + 4/84 is 23/42.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 8/168 = 84 + 8/168 = 92/168 - 92/168 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 12/24 + 4/84 = 23/42
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