Add 84/10 and 15/24
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 15/24
84/10 + 15/24 is 361/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
84/10 = 84 × 12/10 × 12 = 1008/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/120 + 75/120 = 1008 + 75/120 = 1083/120 - 1083/120 simplified gives 361/40
- So, 84/10 + 15/24 = 361/40
In mixed form: 91/40
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