Add 5/24 and 5/84
5/24 + 5/84 is 15/56.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 10/168 = 35 + 10/168 = 45/168 - 45/168 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 5/24 + 5/84 = 15/56
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