Add 84/10 and 7/24
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 7/24
84/10 + 7/24 is 1043/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/120 + 35/120 = 1008 + 35/120 = 1043/120 - So, 84/10 + 7/24 = 1043/120
In mixed form: 883/120
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