Add 10/84 and 3/9
10/84 + 3/9 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
3/9 = 3 × 28/9 × 28 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
30/252 + 84/252 = 30 + 84/252 = 114/252 - 114/252 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 10/84 + 3/9 = 19/42
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