Add 72/84 and 9/24
72/84 + 9/24 is 69/56.
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,
72/84 = 72 × 2/84 × 2 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 63/168 = 144 + 63/168 = 207/168 - 207/168 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 72/84 + 9/24 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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