Add 24/63 and 5/84
24/63 + 5/84 is 37/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 15/252 = 96 + 15/252 = 111/252 - 111/252 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 24/63 + 5/84 = 37/84
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