Add 24/84 and 20/24
24/84 + 20/24 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
24/84 = 24 × 2/84 × 2 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 140/168 = 48 + 140/168 = 188/168 - 188/168 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 24/84 + 20/24 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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