Add 84/24 and 16/18
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 16/18
84/24 + 16/18 is 79/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
84/24 = 84 × 3/24 × 3 = 252/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
252/72 + 64/72 = 252 + 64/72 = 316/72 - 316/72 simplified gives 79/18
- So, 84/24 + 16/18 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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