Add 28/24 and 45/84
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 45/84
28/24 + 45/84 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
45/84 = 45 × 2/84 × 2 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 90/168 = 196 + 90/168 = 286/168 - 286/168 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 28/24 + 45/84 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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