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Add 5/84 and 84/24

1st number: 5/84, 2nd number: 3 12/24

5/84 + 84/24 is 299/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/168 + 588/168 = 10 + 588/168 = 598/168
  5. 598/168 simplified gives 299/84
  6. So, 5/84 + 84/24 = 299/84
    In mixed form: 347/84

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