Add 24/8 and 5/84, Solve 3 0/8 + 5/84 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 5/84

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 5/84

24/8 + 5/84 is 257/84.

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,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 10/168 = 504 + 10/168 = 514/168
514/168 simplified gives 257/84
So, 24/8 + 5/84 = 257/84
In mixed form: 35/84

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