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Add 24/84 and 30/36

24/84 + 30/36 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/252 + 210/252 = 72 + 210/252 = 282/252
  5. 282/252 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 24/84 + 30/36 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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