Add 84/24 and 16/9
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 1 7/9
84/24 + 16/9 is 95/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Add the two like fractions:
252/72 + 128/72 = 252 + 128/72 = 380/72 - 380/72 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 84/24 + 16/9 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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