Add 8/24 and 35/84
8/24 + 35/84 is 3/4.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 70/168 = 56 + 70/168 = 126/168 - 126/168 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 8/24 + 35/84 = 3/4
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