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Add 24/5 and 4/84

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 4/84

24/5 + 4/84 is 509/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    24/5 = 24 × 84/5 × 84 = 2016/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/420 + 20/420 = 2016 + 20/420 = 2036/420
  5. 2036/420 simplified gives 509/105
  6. So, 24/5 + 4/84 = 509/105
    In mixed form: 489/105

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