Add 24/5 and 24/84
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 24/84
24/5 + 24/84 is 178/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
24/5 = 24 × 84/5 × 84 = 2016/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/420 + 120/420 = 2016 + 120/420 = 2136/420 - 2136/420 simplified gives 178/35
- So, 24/5 + 24/84 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35
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