Add 84/24 and 14/15, Solve 3 12/24 + 14/15 as a fraction

Add 84/24 and 14/15

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 14/15

84/24 + 14/15 is 133/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120
Add the two like fractions:
420/120 + 112/120 = 420 + 112/120 = 532/120
532/120 simplified gives 133/30
So, 84/24 + 14/15 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30

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