Add 84/9 and 10/28
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 10/28
84/9 + 10/28 is 407/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
10/28 = 10 × 9/28 × 9 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/252 + 90/252 = 2352 + 90/252 = 2442/252 - 2442/252 simplified gives 407/42
- So, 84/9 + 10/28 = 407/42
In mixed form: 929/42
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