Add 24/84 and 12/96
24/84 + 12/96 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
24/84 = 24 × 8/84 × 8 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Add the two like fractions:
192/672 + 84/672 = 192 + 84/672 = 276/672 - 276/672 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 24/84 + 12/96 = 23/56
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