Add 54/24 and 12/84
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 12/84
54/24 + 12/84 is 67/28.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
12/84 = 12 × 2/84 × 2 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 24/168 = 378 + 24/168 = 402/168 - 402/168 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 54/24 + 12/84 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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