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Add 24/72 and 7/84

24/72 + 7/84 is 5/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    7/84 = 7 × 6/84 × 6 = 42/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/504 + 42/504 = 168 + 42/504 = 210/504
  5. 210/504 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 24/72 + 7/84 = 5/12

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