Add 4/84 and 27/24
1st number: 4/84, 2nd number: 1 3/24
4/84 + 27/24 is 197/168.
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,
4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
8/168 + 189/168 = 8 + 189/168 = 197/168 - So, 4/84 + 27/24 = 197/168
In mixed form: 129/168
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