Add 24/84 and 8/64
24/84 + 8/64 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
24/84 = 24 × 16/84 × 16 = 384/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
8/64 = 8 × 21/64 × 21 = 168/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1344 + 168/1344 = 384 + 168/1344 = 552/1344 - 552/1344 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 24/84 + 8/64 = 23/56
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