Add 24/8 and 9/84
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 9/84
24/8 + 9/84 is 87/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/84 = 9 × 2/84 × 2 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 18/168 = 504 + 18/168 = 522/168 - 522/168 simplified gives 87/28
- So, 24/8 + 9/84 = 87/28
In mixed form: 33/28
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