Add 84/5 and 12/24
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 12/24
84/5 + 12/24 is 173/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
84/5 = 84 × 24/5 × 24 = 2016/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/120 + 60/120 = 2016 + 60/120 = 2076/120 - 2076/120 simplified gives 173/10
- So, 84/5 + 12/24 = 173/10
In mixed form: 173/10
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