Add 6/24 and 35/84
6/24 + 35/84 is 2/3.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 70/168 = 42 + 70/168 = 112/168 - 112/168 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 6/24 + 35/84 = 2/3
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