Add 84/7 and 84/24
1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 3 12/24
84/7 + 84/24 is 31/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
84/7 = 84 × 24/7 × 24 = 2016/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/168 + 588/168 = 2016 + 588/168 = 2604/168 - 2604/168 simplified gives 31/2
- So, 84/7 + 84/24 = 31/2
In mixed form: 151/2
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