Add 84/24 and 35/72
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 35/72
84/24 + 35/72 is 287/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Add the two like fractions:
252/72 + 35/72 = 252 + 35/72 = 287/72 - So, 84/24 + 35/72 = 287/72
In mixed form: 371/72
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