Add 1/28 and 84/9, Solve 1/28 + 9 3/9 as a fraction

Add 1/28 and 84/9

1^st number: 1/28, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

1/28 + 84/9 is 787/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252
Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 2352/252 = 9 + 2352/252 = 2361/252
2361/252 simplified gives 787/84
So, 1/28 + 84/9 = 787/84
In mixed form: 931/84

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