Add 24/84 and 14/36
24/84 + 14/36 is 85/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 98/252 = 72 + 98/252 = 170/252 - 170/252 simplified gives 85/126
- So, 24/84 + 14/36 = 85/126
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