Add 24/8 and 3/84, Solve 3 0/8 + 3/84 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 3/84

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 3/84

24/8 + 3/84 is 85/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 6/168 = 504 + 6/168 = 510/168
510/168 simplified gives 85/28
So, 24/8 + 3/84 = 85/28
In mixed form: 31/28

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