Add 84/5 and 24/72
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 24/72
84/5 + 24/72 is 257/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
84/5 = 84 × 72/5 × 72 = 6048/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/360 + 120/360 = 6048 + 120/360 = 6168/360 - 6168/360 simplified gives 257/15
- So, 84/5 + 24/72 = 257/15
In mixed form: 172/15
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