Add 9/84 and 3/24
9/84 + 3/24 is 13/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
9/84 = 9 × 2/84 × 2 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 21/168 = 18 + 21/168 = 39/168 - 39/168 simplified gives 13/56
- So, 9/84 + 3/24 = 13/56
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