Add 24/72 and 42/84
24/72 + 42/84 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
42/84 = 42 × 6/84 × 6 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 252/504 = 168 + 252/504 = 420/504 - 420/504 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 24/72 + 42/84 = 5/6
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