Add 24/84 and 72/80
24/84 + 72/80 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
24/84 = 24 × 20/84 × 20 = 480/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
72/80 = 72 × 21/80 × 21 = 1512/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1680 + 1512/1680 = 480 + 1512/1680 = 1992/1680 - 1992/1680 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 24/84 + 72/80 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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