Add 84/24 and 1/5
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 1/5
84/24 + 1/5 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
420/120 + 24/120 = 420 + 24/120 = 444/120 - 444/120 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 84/24 + 1/5 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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